Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Bowler) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Palghar, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Shardul Thakur
23/03/2025
Lucknow Super Giants added Shardul Thakur as an injury replacement ahead of IPL 2025 after Mohsin Khan was ruled out. The move gave him a route back into the league after he had gone unsold in the mega auction, and he joined the squad at a base price of Rs 2 crore.
18/02/2025
Shardul Thakur was reported to have signed with Essex for seven County Championship matches in the 2025 season. The stint was planned with an eye on English conditions and was meant to keep him match-ready during a period when he did not have an IPL contract.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shardul Narendra Thakur |
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| Nickname | Palghar Express, Beefy, Lord |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Anand Ashram Convent English High School, Palghar, Mumbai Swami Vivekanand International School, Palghar, Mumbai |
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| College/ University | University of Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Watching films, playing football & badminton |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/02/2023 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Mittali Parulkar |
| Wife | Mittali Parulkar (runs a start-up company known as All The JAZZ – Luxury Bakes in Thane) |
Family
| Father | Narendra Thakur |
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| Mother | Hansa Thakur |
| Spouse | Mittali Parulkar |
Career
| International Debut | Test - 12 October 2018 vs West Indies at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ODI - 31 August 2017 vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium T20 - 21 February 2018 vs South Africa at SuperSport Park |
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| Coach/Mentor | Dinesh Lad |
| Jersey Number | #10 (Rising Pune Supergiants) |
| Domestic/State Teams | Mumbai, Kings XI Punjab, Rising Pune Supergiants |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Records/Achievements (main ones) | While playing for his school in the Harris Shield Trophy 2006, Thakur hit 6 sixes in an over and became the third ever cricketer to do so. | In 2012-13 Ranji season, he took 27 wickets in 6 matches averaging 26.25 which included one five-wicket haul. | Thakur claimed 48 wickets in the ten matches of Ranji season 2013-14. His 5 five-wicket haul in the tournament helped him finish the season with the average of 20.81. | He took 8 wickets against Saurashtra cricket team in the 2015-16 Ranji season and led Mumbai to win its 41st Ranji Trophy title. | In the second Test against South Africa at Wanderers Stadium in January 2022, he took his first Test five-wicket haul of 7/61 and match figures of 8/108. | Part of the Indian squad that won the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cup. | Bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 4 crore in the 2024 IPL auction held in Dubai on 19 December 2023. |
| Career Turning Point | His ability to swing the bowl and his performances in the domestic cricket made it possible for the paceman to play in the Indian Premier League in 2015. |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Food | Sea Food |
Social Media
| https://x.com/imShard |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shardul used to weigh about 85 kgs until Sachin Tendulkar advised him to lose weight to pursue a career in cricket. | |
| 2. Despite criticism for his weight, Shardul was chosen to represent Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy in 2013. | |
| 3. He received training from fast bowler Glenn McGrath, which significantly improved his skills. | |
| 4. In the 2014 IPL auctions, Kings XI Punjab signed Shardul for INR 20 Lakh but did not field him until 2015. | |
| 5. Rising Pune Supergiants acquired Shardul at the auctions for the 2017 season of the IPL. | |
| 6. Chennai Super Kings bought Shardul for Rs. 4 crore in the 2024 IPL auction, held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on 19 December 2023. |