Shardul Thakur joins Essex for 7 County Championship games

Essex sign Shardul Thakur for seven-game County Championship stint
India allrounder Shardul Thakur has signed to play for Essex in the opening block of County Championship games. Thakur, 33, will be available for seven fixtures during April and May this year.The stint will be a first in county cricket for Thakur,
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India seamer Shardul Thakur signs to play in Essex's first seven games of the 2025 County Championship season.
Shardul Thakur signs with Essex for County Championship: Details here
Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur has signed a deal with Essex, making his County Championship debut. The 33-year-old cricketer will play seven matches in April and May. The news comes after Thakur's stellar performance in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, where he has scored 439 runs at 39.90. He also owns a tally of 34 scalps at 21.67.
Shardul Thakur joins Essex for seven County Championship games
"I am feeling excited to join Essex this summer. Personally, it brings new challenges and opportunities to showcase my talent and skills. County cricket is something I always wanted to experience and I am glad that I'll be representing the Eagles,” said Thakur.
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Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur will play seven matches for Essex in 2025, marking his debut in the English country cricket scene. Thakur, who has consistently performed well, is eager to showcase his talent at Essex.
Unsold in IPL 2025 mega auction, Shardul Thakur signs county deal with Essex
After a tough 2024, which saw him fall out of favor with the Indian test team, Shardul Thakur had marked his Ranji Trophy return with a hat-trick against Meghalaya and a century against Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, Shardul had gone unsold at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction as well.
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Thakur also claimed a hat-trick in the match against Meghalaya, in a bid to prove his form and fitness for a national team comeback, with his last appearance being at the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Essex rope in Shardul Thakur for upcoming County season
Shardul Thakur is all set to represent Essex for a brief stint in the upcoming season of the County Championship. The 33-year-old has been signed up for a seven-match deal in initial half of the 2025-26 season. This will be Thakur's first taste of County cricket and the bowling all-rounder is understandably elated about the challenge.
Shardul Thakur signs with Essex, set to make debut in English county cricket
The 33-year-old, who has played 47 ODIs, 11 Tests and 25 T20Is for India, also recently took a hat-trick in the match against Meghalaya.
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