IND vs SA LIVE: Shardul Thakur having time of his life – on field & off field. Check who did ‘LORD THAKUR’ got engaged to just before tour of South Africa – Shardul Thakur was India’s main man once again after the Mumbai born star brought back his team in the game on Day 2 of the IND vs SA 2nd Test. India looked down and out with Keegan Petersen and Dean Elgar frustrating the bowlers, but Shardul’s five-wicket burst helped India to lunch on an even note at Johannesburg. Follow Insidesport.in for all IND vs SA LIVE Updates.
IND vs SA LIVE: Shardul Thakur having time of his life – on field & off field. Check who did ‘LORD THAKUR’ got engaged to just before tour of South Africa
Shardul Thakur turned the tide in India’s favour late in session 1 on Day 2 of the IND vs SA 2nd Test. After Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen had frustrated the Indian bowlers during the first over of play, stand-in captain KL Rahul introduced Shardul Thakur into the attack to break the partnership.
The Mumbai-born pacer did just that breaking captain Dean Elgar’s 20-over stay at the crease, before sending back Keegan Petersen who top-scored with a fine 62. Thakur then foxed Rassie van der Dussen with an incoming delivery to have South Africa reeling at 102/4 heading into Lunch. He then broke a 60-run between Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne
Shardul’s contributions overseas have earned him the nickname of “Lord Thakur” among fans. The fast bowler has turned into a reliable lower-order batsman for India, scoring half-centuries in Australia and England.
IND vs SA LIVE: Shardul Thakur having time of his life – on field & off field. Check who did ‘LORD THAKUR’ got engaged to just before tour of South Africa
Off the field, Shardul Thakur got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Mittali Parulkar in November. Reports suggest that the 30-year-old, however, intends to focus on his cricket, with a marriage ceremony set to take place after the T20 World Cup next year in Australia. The engagement was held in BKC, with Rohit Sharma being one fo the few to attend the private ceremony.
