Lucknow Super Giants(LSG) signed Shardul Thakur for INR 2 crore from the Registered Available Player Pool after he went unsold in the auctions.
- His impressive performances in the domestic season earned him this opportunity.
- In the IPL, Shardul has played 95 matches, taking 94 wickets while representing teams like Punjab Kings, Rising Pune Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Besides his bowling skills, he has also contributed with the bat, scoring a crucial 68 in key situations lower down the order.
- Earlier, Shardul had agreed to play seven County Championship games with Essex in April and May 2025. However, with his IPL commitment, he will no longer be available for that County season.
- Lucknow brought him in as a replacement for Mohsin Khan, who has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an ACL tear.For detailed match stats, visit cricbuzz.