Shardul Thakur is an Indian cricketer known for his all-round abilities as a fast bowler and lower-order batsman. Born on 16 October 1991 in Palghar, Maharashtra, Shardul rose through the ranks of Mumbai cricket with his consistent performances. He made his ODI debut in 2017 and his Test debut in 2021 against Australia. Popularly known as “The Lord”, Shardul has earned his nickname for his knack of taking crucial wickets at key moments in the game. He has been a regular part of the Indian squad in limited-overs formats and has been a key player for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2018. Apart from his bowling, Shardul’s aggressive batting style has helped India in the lower middle order. With a combination of aggression and consistency, Shardul is regarded as one of India’s best all-rounders in modern-day cricket.
🧑 Personal Information
Field
Details
Full Name
Shardul Narendra Thakur
Nickname
The Lord, Shardul
Date of Birth
16 October 1991
Age (as of 2025)
33 Years
Birthplace
Palghar, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Profession
Cricketer (All-rounder)
Batting Style
Right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium-fast
Role
All-rounder
📏 Physical Stats
Attribute
Measurement
Height
5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Weight
75 kg (approx.)
Chest
40 inches
Waist
32 inches
Biceps
14 inches
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
👨👩👧 Family Details
Relation
Name
Father
Narendra Thakur (Farmer)
Mother
Sunita Thakur
Siblings
One sister
Marital Status
Unmarried
🎓 Education
Level
Institution
Schooling
St. Xavier’s High School, Palghar
College
Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai
Cricket Academy
Mumbai Cricket Academy (under Rajeev Malkani)
🏏 Cricket Career
Category
Details
Domestic Team
Mumbai
IPL Team
Kolkata Knight Riders (2014), Rising Pune Supergiants (2016–2017), Chennai Super Kings (2018–present)
International Debut
Test: 26 August 2021 vs Australia ODI: 21 August 2017 vs Sri Lanka T20I: 1 July 2018 vs England
Jersey Number
54 (India and IPL)
Best Bowling
4/52 in ODI (vs West Indies, 2021)
Batting Style
Aggressive lower-order batsman
Bowling Style
Fast medium, known for his ability to bowl at crucial moments
🏆 Awards & Achievements
Year
Achievement
2017
ODI debut against Sri Lanka
2018
Debuted in T20Is and played a key role in India’s win in the T20I series against England
2021
Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy vs Australia
2021
Career-best 4 wickets for 52 runs in an ODI against West Indies
2022
Part of India’s T20I squad for the ICC T20 World Cup
