Shardul’s quickfire 57 off just 36 deliveries lifted India as 150 looked like a far-fetched total at one time. However, Shardul Thakur’s onslaught, which included seven boundaries and three sixes, propelled the visitors to 191 runs in the first innings.
Addressing a virtual press conference, Shardul Thakur also offered support to the top-order batters, whose struggle continues in the ongoing series.
Shardul Thakur’s fifty (of 31 balls) is the fastest Test half-century in England, overtaking Sir Ian Botham, who had smacked a fifty off 32 balls against New Zealand way back in 1986.
“I kept practicing in the nets despite being injured” - Shardul Thakur
Shardul, who started for India in the first Test, missed out on the last two matches, having injured his hamstring. When asked about how he hit the right chords from the word go, Shardul Thakur highlighted the confidence instilled by batting coach Vikram Rathour has helped him deliver the goods.
Shardul Thakur stated:
Meanwhile, India managed to pull three back to have England at 54/3 at the end of the day’s play. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed both openers before a peach of a delivery got the better of Joe Root to put India on top. The hosts currently trail by 136 runs in the first innings.
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