Shardul Thakur has also sent a comeback call to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after being dropped from the squads across all three formats of the game.
Thakur is no longer in India's scheme of things across formats at the moment. He was a key member of the Test team whenever India played overseas matches.
Thakur also has no IPL contract, as he shockingly went unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction despite being one of the most expensive players in recent years.
He played a key role in Mumbai making it to the knockouts as he has so far scored 396 runs in nine innings at an amazing average of 44.00, including a century and three fifties. With the ball, he bagged 30 wickets at an average of 21.10.
When there's no place in the team, there's naturally disappointment - Shardul Thakur
Talking about his absence from Team India, Shardul Thakur said that he is disappointed. However, the all-rounder added that he doesn't think about it when he takes the field as his focus then shifts only to the match he is playing.
"But once I step onto the field, my entire focus is on the match -- whether it's club cricket, Ranji Trophy, IPL, or playing for India. To me, every cricket match is the same, regardless of the level. I always aim to give my best in whichever game I play, I don't have any other thoughts."
I believe I'm in contention - Shardul Thakur
The all-rounder also believes that he is in contention for the Test matches in England, as he said that the motivation to play for India keeps him driving forward. He elaborated:
"Right now, I'm playing at the Ranji Trophy level. International cricket is the highest level we all strive for. It's always on my mind, it's the motivation to play for the country that drives me forward. That passion, that fire, never fades."
"If I get an offer, I'll definitely play. It would be a great new experience. Right now, there are no concrete plans, but county cricket has 6-7 matches around that time. If selected, it will help me adjust to English conditions before the (England) tour," he said.
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