Shardul Thakur Stars in LSG's IPL Success

Shardul Thakur, initially unsold at the IPL 2025 auction, made a significant impact as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). His standout performances include taking 4/34 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, earning him the Player of the Match award and elevating him to the top of the Purple Cap standings. Thakur's success has been attributed to his strategic bowling, mixing yorkers and bouncers, as analyzed by Cheteshwar Pujara and praised by Robin Uthappa. Despite setbacks, including an unsold auction and a planned county stint, Zaheer Khan's encouragement kept Thakur motivated. His performances have been pivotal in LSG's victories, notably against strong batting line-ups like SRH.