Gautam Gambhir: There are many such players in Indian cricket, who make a place in the national team on the basis of their talent and then give the team important victories with their performance. One such name is often compared to Hardik Pandya and Ben Stokes. This player has made a great contribution to the Indian team with his game, but in recent times he is not getting a chance in the team. The biggest reason behind this is the current head coach Gautam Gambhir. It is said that now Gambhir wants to give a chance to the youth.

Being ignored because of Gautam Gambhir

But ever since Gautam Gambhir has been made the head coach of Team India, Shardul Thakur is not getting as many opportunities in the team as he used to get earlier.

Under Gambhir's coaching, Shardul Thakur is probably not being given as much confidence as he was given earlier. Cricket experts believe that Shardul's career has been affected due to Gautam Gambhir's strategies. Hardik Pandya is seen as the team's main all-rounder, and perhaps because of this Shardul Thakur's role has been limited. Apart from this, the arrival of many new players in the team has also reduced the space for Shardul. However, there is no doubt that Shardul Thakur's all-round ability cannot be denied, but due to Gambhir's coaching his place in the team is not secure.

Shardul Thakur's career has been full of ups and downs

Shardul Thakur has given some memorable performances for the Indian cricket team. Be it his bowling or batting, he has been an important player for the team in both the fields. Especially in Test cricket, he has performed brilliantly on many important occasions. His all-round game has proved to be helpful in getting the Indian team out of many difficult situations.

His fans and cricket experts consider him at par with great all-rounders like Ben Stokes and Hardik Pandya. But his absence from the team in recent times has raised many questions. Where earlier he used to get regular opportunities, now he is being ignored.

Opportunities were available during the coaching tenures of Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid

Shardul Thakur was given constant opportunities during the tenure of former head coach Ravi Shastri and then Rahul Dravid. Both these coaches believed in Shardul's all-round ability and considered him an important part of the team. During their tenure, Shardul was given a permanent place in the Test team, and he also proved with his performance in many important matches that he is capable of this role. Whether it is bowling or batting in the lower order, Shardul's contribution has been very important for the team. Shardul Thakur's brilliant bowling and strong batting made him an important player of Team India. Especially in the Gabba Test, his important innings of 67 runs and four wickets played an important role in India's victory.