Shardul Thakur, India vs Windies 2018, Ajit Agarkar
Shardul Thakur (Credits - AFP)

For obvious reasons, Shardul Thakur is becoming the regular headliner in the sports column. Right from the Asia Cup 2018, Shardul Thakur isn’t having a great time on the field. However, the selectors have got the trust in the youngster, and the latest member to support the fast bowler is the former Indian cricketer from Mumbai, Ajit Agarkar.

Meanwhile, the right-handed fast bowler received his maiden cap on Friday in Hyderabad to become the 294th Test player for team India. However, it wasn’t an eventful one for the youngster, as he picked up an injury just after delivering ten deliveries to his name.

Another Mumbai guy, Shardul Thakur gets the opportunity – Ajit Agarkar

Speaking of the inclusion of Shardul Thakur in place of Shami, Agarkar quoted it is the massive opportunity for the youngster to show his calibre to the world. Further, he felt staying away from the playing XI for a long time might push Shardul Thakur to bowl better as well.

Ajit Agarkar, Shardul Thakur, India vs Windies 2018
Ajit Agarkar (Credits – AFP)

However, Ajit Agarkar has looked Shardul Thakur from the close quarters of the game. He explained the ability of Thakur while delivering the red ball. Agarkar feels the youngster would make the chance count.

”Another Mumbai guy gets an opportunity. It is a huge opportunity for Shardul. He has been with the team for a long time now. Sometimes when you don’t get the chance for a while, I feel it is good time to play,” Ajit Agarkar said while speaking to ESPN Cricinfo.

India vs Windies 2018, Twitter Reactions
Shardul Thakur has received his maiden Test cap. Credits: BCCI Twitter

”Obviously, Shardul is a wicket-taker at least for Mumbai Team. He might go few runs at times but got the ability to pick quick wickets for the team. He has got the nice outswinger which is his stock ball. Being a short guy, it skids as well. Hopefully, he can replicate the performance for Mumbai on International Stage,” he inferred.

However, as Ajit Agarkar said, it is an excellent opportunity for Shardul Thakur to show his worth. Hopefully, Thakur overcomes the injury that he sustained in the first session of the game.

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