Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Sidhu Criticizes Shardul Thakur's Test Inclusion
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu is not happy with the selection of Shardul Thakur in the Indian cricket team.
He thinks Thakur is not a good enough player for Test matches because he's not a specialist bowler.
Sidhu compares him to a 'bits-and-pieces' player who can bat and bowl a little but isn't good enough to win games abroad.
He believes that this compromises the team's bowling strength and won't help India win.
Navjot Singh Sidhu criticized Shardul Thakur's selection in the Test XI.
Sidhu compared Thakur's role to that of Ravindra Jadeja, labeling them 'bits-and-pieces' cricketers.
Sidhu believes that 'bits-and-pieces' players don't win Test matches abroad.
Thakur was included after Nitish Kumar Reddy's injury.
Sidhu argued that Thakur's addition is a compromise on bowling.
- Who
- Navjot Singh Sidhu, former India opener.
- What
- Navjot Singh Sidhu commented on Shardul Thakur's inclusion in the Test XI.
- When
- During the Manchester Test match.
- Where
- In Manchester.
- Why
- Sidhu believes Thakur's selection compromises bowling for batting depth.
Sidhu's View
Not Stated
Bowling vs. Batting
Sidhu's View
Shardul Thakur's selection is a compromise on bowling.
Not Stated
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Critic
- Navjot Singh Sidhu
- Player Questioned
- Shardul Thakur
- Match Location
- Manchester
- Thakur's Test Runs in England
- 197*
- Thakur's Test Wickets in England
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