He picked up nine wickets in five matches for CSK last year.
India’s fast-bowling all-rounder, Shardul Thakur went unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction last year. However, he could be set for a comeback with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) this season. The 33-year-old, who represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the previous edition, has now sparked speculation about his return after being spotted in an LSG jersey.
With IPL 2025 just around the corner, LSG players trained with Thakur, sparking speculation about his potential inclusion in the squad. If signed, he could reunite with Rishabh Pant and add valuable experience to the team’s pace attack.
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Several pictures of Shardul Thakur are going viral, showing him wearing the LSG jersey, rolling his arms, and sitting alongside the players.
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Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants find themselves in a tough spot as three of their key pacers – Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, and Mohsin Khan are yet to receive clearance from NCA after their respective injuries. With these setbacks, the franchise could look to sign Shardul Thakur as a replacement for the upcoming edition.
Thakur last featured for Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the previous IPL season, where he managed five wickets in nine matches. However, CSK’s campaign ended in disappointment after Royal Challengers Bengaluru knocked them out with a must-win victory.
Across his IPL career, Thakur has taken 94 wickets and scored 307 runs. Despite his experience, IPL franchises surprisingly did not bid for him in the IPL 2025 mega auction after CSK released him.
The seasoned all-rounder, who made his international debut in 2017, has represented India in 11 Tests, 47 ODIs, and 25 T20Is. Currently in good form, Thakur could prove to be a valuable addition to LSG if given the opportunity.
LSG will begin their new era with a new skipper in Rishabh Pant. They will play their first IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals on March 24 in Visakhapatnam.
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