Shardul Thakur isn’t holding back his confidence about India’s England tour. Shardul Thakur’s bold message came during test preparation in England. The pace-bowling all-rounder thinks this Indian team can beat England.
India hasn’t won a Test series in England since 2007. That’s eighteen long years of waiting for Indian cricket fans. But Shardul believes this tour will be different from others.
New Captain, Same Fighting Spirit
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli won’t play red-ball cricket anymore. Shubman Gill now leads this young Indian Test team instead. Many people wonder if India can manage without these legends.
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Shardul disagrees with the doubters completely about this issue. He says the new players bring fresh ideas to cricket. The team atmosphere feels lighter and more relaxed than before.
“It’s good to have that fresh energy in the team, a few youngsters coming up, and new talents are always exciting. Now that the England team is also playing a different kind of cricket. You know, I like to surprise them also that we are here to put up a show, and it’s always great to win away series, away from home. And if we could achieve this feat, it would be massive for the entire nation,” Shardul said.
The Mumbai-born cricketer played in England’s county cricket last season. He knows exactly what challenges await the Indian team there.
The 2021 Series That Got Away
Everyone remembers how close India came to winning in 2021. Shardul Thakur’s bold message reminds us of that unfinished business. India led 2-1 when COVID-19 stopped the final match.
Shardul took eight wickets and scored two fifties during that tour. His bowling troubled England’s batsmen on several difficult pitches there. Those performances proved he belongs in Test cricket’s top level.
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The series ended 2-2 after the makeup match last time. But Shardul feels India was the better team overall.
Weather Will Test India’s Patience
English weather changes every few hours during cricket season. Shardul knows this creates problems for visiting teams like India. Overcast conditions help fast bowlers swing the ball more.
Sunny spells make batting easier but don’t last long. Players must adjust their techniques quickly when conditions change.
This series starts the new World Test Championship cycle too. Shardul wants India to begin strongly against tough English opposition. Winning away from home always means more than victories.
The all-rounder believes Indian cricket deserves this historic achievement now.
