Experienced all-rounder of the Indian cricket team and captain of Mumbai. Shardul Thakur Has given a big statement expressing hope of returning to Team India after almost a year. He raised questions on the team management strategy during the England tour last year and said that he was not used properly. Shardul believes that if he had got the opportunity to bowl at the right time, he could have proved more effective for the team.

Pain spilled over England tour

Shardul Thakur was a part of the Indian team in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy played against England last year. However, he got a chance to play only two test matches in the entire series. During this period, he played a limited role in bowling, about which he has now expressed his displeasure.

Shardul said that in conditions like England, he was not made to bowl as per expectations. He believes that the team management gave him the ball at the wrong time and did not use him on many important occasions.

“I was not used properly.”

Shardul Thakur said in clear words,

“I think I was under-utilised in England. I was bowled too little and used in the wrong phases. I would say there were calculation errors.”

He said that as an all-rounder, his role was not limited to batting only, but he did not get enough opportunity to showcase his ability with the ball.

Questions raised on the strategy of the captain and coach

Command of Indian team during England tour Shubhman Gill was in the hands of, while Gautam Gambhir Was playing the role of head coach. In such a situation, this statement of Shardul is indirectly being considered as a question on the decisions of the captain and team management.

Only from Shardul in two test matches 27 overs Bowling was done, whereas in the conditions of England, swing bowling is considered to be his biggest strength.

Even admitted his mistake in batting

However, Shardul did not blame only the team management. He also introspected about his batting and admitted that he lost his wicket by playing the wrong shot in the Leeds Test.

He said,

“My mistake at Leeds was that I played poor shots. But in Manchester I batted very well. The weather was challenging at that time, the ball was swinging and there was uneven bounce on the pitch. I batted in difficult conditions and contributed to the team getting a strong score.”

Hope of comeback in Team India remains intact

Shardul Thakur, who has been out of international cricket for almost a year, said that his dream is still to play for India again.

He said,

“I 100 percent want to play for India again. This desire is always there in my mind. Even if you are out of the team, as long as hope is alive, anything is possible. If I get a chance, I will come back with all my hard work.”

Last international match played last year

Shardul Thakur played his last international match during the Test series against England last year. That series ended in a 2-2 draw. Since then, he has not got a place in Team India, although he has consistently performed well in domestic cricket.

Great performance in domestic cricket

Despite being out of Team India, Shardul Thakur has been continuously active in domestic cricket. While holding the captaincy of Mumbai, he has made important contributions with both ball and bat. The selectors are also keeping an eye on his performance.

Shardul is ready to make a comeback

The 34-year-old all-rounder says that he has continuously worked on his fitness, bowling and batting and if he gets a chance again, he is fully prepared to perform better than before.

This statement of Shardul Thakur has come at a time when the Indian team is busy preparing for the upcoming big international tournaments. In such a situation, the cricket world will also keep an eye on the possibility of his return.