India’s Star Pacer Shardul Thakur Meets English Singer-Songwriter Liam Payne Ahead of Crucial WTC Final Match
India’s star pacer Shardul Thakur had a chance encounter with English singer-songwriter Liam Payne on Tuesday, just before the much-awaited World Test Championship Final against Australia. The picture of their meeting went viral on social media soon after Shardul posted it on his Instagram story.
Rohit Sharma Dilemma and Cummins Picks Boland Over Neser
The 31-year-old bowler is likely to make his ninth Test match appearance if he’s chosen for this week’s game at The Oval in south London. In the three Test matches he played in England during India’s last series, Thakur had a commendable performance, taking eight wickets and hitting two fifties. His performance at The Oval was particularly noteworthy as India were in a precarious situation.
Rohit Sharma is yet to make a decision on the Playing XI for the match, claiming he doesn’t need to be reminded of India’s ICC drought. On the other hand, Australian pacer Pat Cummins picked Boland over Neser as the two teams gear up for the WTC Final.
Conclusion
The much-awaited WTC Final between India and Australia is set to take place at The Oval this week, with India’s star pacer Shardul Thakur in contention for a place in the Playing XI. Thakur is likely to make his ninth Test match appearance if he’s picked for the game, and his performance in England in the past is a testament to his potential. With Rohit Sharma yet to decide on the Playing XI, and Pat Cummins picking Boland over Neser, the stage is set for an exciting game.