After a tough 2024, which saw him fall out of favor with the Indian test team, Shardul Thakur had marked his Ranji Trophy return with a hat-trick against Meghalaya and a century against Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, Shardul had gone unsold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction as well.

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur will play seven matches for County team Essex in Division One from the beginning of the 2025 season, the club announced on Tuesday.

Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur has signed a deal with Essex, making his County Championship debut. The 33-year-old cricketer will play seven matches in April and May. The news comes after Thakur's stellar performance in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, where he has scored 439 runs at 39.90. He also owns a tally of 34 scalps at 21.67.

India allrounder Shardul Thakur has signed to play for Essex in the opening block of County Championship games. Thakur, 33, will be available for seven fixtures during April and May this year.The stint will be a first in county cricket for Thakur,

LONDON: India all-rounder Shardul Thakur will play seven matches for County team Essex in Division One from the beginning of the 2025 season, the club announced on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Thakur, who has played 11 Tests,

Shardul Thakur joins Essex for County cricket debut, aiming to showcase his all-round skills for India's national team.

India seamer Shardul Thakur signs to play in Essex's first seven games of the 2025 County Championship season.

Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur is set to make his mark in County Cricket after being signed by Essex for seven matches. This exciting opportunity will allow Thakur to showcase his skills in a new and challenging environment.

Shardul Thakur has agreed to a seven-match County Championship deal with Essex from the beginning of the 2025 season.