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Shardul Thakur was traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore ahead of IPL 2026.
Rohit Sharm (left) and Shardul Thakur during a training session. (PTI Photo)
Indian pacer Shardul Thakur, traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore ahead of IPL 2026, is looking forward to playing along with former captain Rohit Sharma next season. Thakur praised Rohit’s leadership while adding that the latter gave him the liberty to precise himself.
The 34-year-old bowler, who participated in India’s Test tour of England earlier this 12 months, looks forward to reviving the memorable times at MI. “Abhi aur pata chalega jab saath me baithenge toh. Kaafi masti hogi,” said Shardul, desirous to reunite along with his ‘chaos partner’ Rohit.
Speaking on his rapport with Rohit, Thakur mentioned, “He made me comfortable, let me be free, and encouraged me to precise myself. We developed a powerful understanding, and he played a serious role in it,” as quoted on the MI website.
Rohit has been MI’s mainstay and a legend, having captained the franchise to as many as five IPL titles – the joint-most within the league’s history. The 38-year-old is in the ultimate phase of his glorious playing profession, having taken retirement from Tests and T20Is.
There have been speculations over the long-term way forward for the senior batter with India given the subsequent ODI World Cup might be played in 2027, and by then, he could have turned 40.
Rohit has shown good form recently, having scored a century and three fifties in his last five ODI innings. Nonetheless, India head coach Gautam Gambhir desires to stay in the current without speculating over the possible squad for the subsequent World Cup.
“First, you’ve got to understand that the ODI World Cup is 2 years away. It’s essential to remain in the current, and that young boys coming into the set-up grab their opportunities,” Gambhir told media after India beat South Africa 2-1 in a three-match ODI series.
There have been reports of Rohit possibly turning out for Mumbai within the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well. He’ll next be seen in motion for India in January 2026 during an ODI series against Latest Zealand at home.
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