Thakur bailed India out of trouble with his belligerent knock on the first day of the fourth Test against England. He smashed 57 runs off just 36 deliveries to register the fastest Test half-century on English soil.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra pointed out that Shardul Thakur is presenting his case as an alternative to Hardik Pandya. He said:
The former India opener added that while Pandya might be more proficient with the bat, Shardul Thakur has the advantage in the bowling department. Chopra observed:
Apart from recent fitness concerns, Hardik Pandya did not cover himself in glory with his performances on the recent limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka. Even if Hardik is fit and available, Thakur’s presence in the playing XI would add depth to the Indian batting unit.
“Shardul Thakur did a fantastic job” - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra highlighted that Shardul Thakur’s knock at The Oval was not a one-off performance. He elaborated:
The reputed commentator pointed out that Shardul Thakur has always risen to the occasion when given an opportunity. Chopra stated:
Shardul Thakur gave a decent account of himself in the first Test at Trent Bridge but was subsequently sidelined due to injury. His blazing knock at The Oval, which was studded with seven fours and three sixes, brought the visitors back into the match after they seemed down and out.
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