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Shardul Thakur Undergoes Foot Surgery In London, Out For 3 Months

Team India all-rounder Shardul Thakur has undergone a successful foot surgery here on Wednesday and is expected to be out of competitive cricket for minimum three months. The 32-year-old shared a post-surgery photo on his instagram page captioned: "Operated successfully". It happens to be his second foot surgery after he had undergone the same five years back in 2019. The injury recurred during the South Africa tour earlier this year. Although he managed to make a bold return in the Ranji Trophy last season, helping Mumbai win its 42nd title, he had requested the BCCI for longer breaks between matches to ensure adequate recovery and preparation time for the players.

"Doing His Rehabs Well": CSK Head Coach Provide Injury Update On Deepak Chahar

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming provided a major update on frontline pacer Deepak Chahar's injury status, saying he warming the sidelines with a 'minor' niggle and will be back in action soon. The five-time IPL champions will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Fleming, a former Kiwi all-format skipper, said Chahar was well and truly on the recovery road and presently going through his rehabilitation phase.

"That's The Biggest Quality He Possesses": Shardul Thakur On CSK Captain MS Dhoni

Fresh from a title-winning run with Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, India all-rounder Shardul Thakur is now looking forward to his IPL homecoming with the Chennai Super Kings where he expects to "grow" under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni after a not-so-great season last year. Thakur was part of the CSK squad from 2018 to 2021 before plying his trade with Delhi Capitals (2022) and Kolkata Knight Riders (2023). He will return to CSK this season after being bought for Rs 4 crore.

"Did Not Have Money To Buy Shoes": Ignored India Star Reveals Early Days Of Struggle, Teammate Who Helped Him

In the Ranji Trophy final, Mumbai are eyeing their 42nd title. They are facing Vidarbha and are in a strong position. The final is also an emotional one for the Mumbai team as on of their veterans Dhawal Kulkarni will retire at the end of the season. It was at the insistence of the team, Kulkarni put off his retirement till the end of the season. Shardul Thakur, who is also playing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final revealed how Kulkarni helped him in his early days of struggle.

"Saw The Comment Shardul Thakur Made": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On Pacer's 'Scheduling' Remarks

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid suggested that the domestic cricket scheduling should go through an 'all-round review' after players like Shardul Thakur and R Sai Kishore expressed their concerns. Shardul said that players need more breaks between the matches in order to avoid injury and his sentiments were echoed by Sai Kishore. Following India's win over England in the fifth Test match in Dharamsala, Dravid was asked about the concerns and he said that the BCCI should consult the players who are "going through the grind and putting their bodies on the line."

On Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer's Lack Of Form, Shardul Thakur's "Easy To Criticise" Verdict

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer might have failed to snap their lean run, but Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday placed trust in them to return to run-making ways and exhorted for backing the senior batters during their struggle period. Rahane and Shreyas fell for identical seven against Vidarbha as the 41-time champions' first innings folded for 224 at the Wankhede Stadium. “Ajinkya is not scoring runs throughout the season. He is not in the greatest of the forms. We cannot blame him as it is just a phase for him where he is not getting runs,” Thakur told the media after the first day's play.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 2, Live Score: Mumbai On Top As Vidarbha Lose 4th Wicket

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024, Live Updates:Dhawal Kulkarni has provided Mumbai with an important breakthrough as he dismissed Atharva Taide for 23. Aditya Thakare has now been joined by Yash Rathod as four-down Vidarbha aim for a stable partnership.

Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On Scheduling Concerns Amid BCCI's Red-Ball Cricket Push

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid suggested that the domestic cricket scheduling should go through an 'all-round review' after players like Shardul Thakur and R Sai Kishore expressed their concerns. Shardul said that players need more breaks between the matches in order to avoid injury and his sentiments were echoed by Sai Kishore. Following India's win over England in the fifth Test match in Dharamsala, Dravid was asked about the concerns and he said that the BCCI should consult the players who are "going through the grind and putting their bodies on the line."

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Shardul Thakur Undergoes Foot Surgery In London, Out For 3 Months

"Doing His Rehabs Well": CSK Head Coach Provide Injury Update On Deepak Chahar

"That's The Biggest Quality He Possesses": Shardul Thakur On CSK Captain MS Dhoni

"Did Not Have Money To Buy Shoes": Ignored India Star Reveals Early Days Of Struggle, Teammate Who Helped Him

"Saw The Comment Shardul Thakur Made": Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On Pacer's 'Scheduling' Remarks

On Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer's Lack Of Form, Shardul Thakur's "Easy To Criticise" Verdict

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 2, Live Score: Mumbai On Top As Vidarbha Lose 4th Wicket

Rahul Dravid's Blunt Take On Scheduling Concerns Amid BCCI's Red-Ball Cricket Push