The stage is set for the Indian Premier League 2025, and Lucknow Super Giants are gearing up for their first match against Delhi Capitals on March 24. With Rishabh Pant at the helm, the team is looking to make a strong start. However, uncertainty surrounds the team’s bowling lineup due to a string of injuries. Illustratively, it’s like trying to assemble a puzzle with missing pieces. Mohsin Khan, a key player, has been on the sidelines for a while, and his return seems unlikely. This might just be the opportunity Shardul Thakur has been waiting for.
Thakur, who has previously played for Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, was surprisingly unsold during the mega auction. Yet, his IPL career has been impressive, with 94 wickets in 95 matches. He had a remarkable season in 2021, taking 21 wickets in 16 matches for Chennai Super Kings. To put it simply, Thakur is a wicket-taking machine. According to a report by The Times of India, Lucknow might just give him a chance to prove himself once again.
The team’s bowling department is facing a crisis, with several players nursing injuries. Mayank Yadav’s participation is also under a cloud, while Avesh Khan is yet to join the team due to a knee injury. The status of Akash Deep remains uncertain as well. It’s like trying to hold water in your hands – the more you try, the more it slips away. With so many players on the injured list, the team management will have to think out of the box to come up with a winning combination. Will Shardul Thakur be the answer to their prayers? Only time will tell.