The Headline
Shardul Thakur confident in India's 2025 England Test prospects
Key Facts
- Shardul Thakur's comeback from injury and his domestic form with 35 Ranji Trophy wickets at 22.62 support his inclusion in the Test squad for the upcoming series.
- Shardul Thakur believes the Indian squad has the potential to win the five-match Test series against England starting in Leeds.
- India aims to win a Test series in England for the first time since 2007, as emphasized by Shardul Thakur.
- Shardul Thakur recalls the last England tour as one of his fondest memories, where he played three Tests, took eight wickets, and scored two half-centuries in the fourth Test.
- Thakur stresses the importance of adjusting to English weather conditions, noting the challenges posed by varying weather such as cloudy or sunny days affecting batting and bowling.
India have played 67 Test matches in England. Out of these, India have won 9, while England have won 36. The remaining 22 matches ended in draws.
Times of India
Only if Thakur - provided he does play as the fourth quick at Headingley - is attacked successfully by England will we really know the real extent of India's commitment to taking 20 wickets as cheaply as possible.
Espncricinfo
'I think it's very exciting to play in this part of the world where you face different challenges. The first one, of course, is whether. Sometimes it's cloudy, sometimes it's bright, sunny, and as a player, you need to make adjustments to your game, whether you're batting or bowling,' the pace-bowling all-rounder said.
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