With the T20 World Cup 2021 all set to kickstart from October 17, India’s new bowling sensation Shardul Thakur has been added to India’s squad for the mega tournament as a last-minute change. Shardul Thakur, who is currently with the Chennai Super Kings squad, has replaced Axar Patel, who will now join the Indian squad as a stand-by player list which also includes the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar.
On Wednesday, the BCCI announced this last-minute change via their official social media handles and fans went berserk. Also, Shardul’s addition to the Indian squad is also being seen as a back-up option for all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who hasn’t bowled in months and has been plagued with constant health and fitness issues.
On the other hand, Shardul Thakur has incurred his best season in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League, having already picked 18 wickets at an average of 27.17. Shardul has been receiving praises from all corners for his terrific performance with the ball. He has also given some memorable performances with the bat as well, in the IPL 2021 and in the recent India-England Test series as well.
Fans on social media went into a state of frenzy and in no time, social media was flooded with amazing reactions from the fans to the news. From cricketers, experts, to fans, everyone was thrilled with the news of ‘Lord’ Shardul joining the Indian squad for the high-voltage event. There were many who came up with hilarious memes and jokes while reacting to the news.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
Lord Shardul ? pic.twitter.com/TEJk7iKVLT
— Professor ngl राजा बाबू ?? (@GaurangBhardwa1) October 13, 2021
This means Hardik is fit, Varun has no fitness issues and Rahul Chahar was held back for strategic reasons. Smart change because Shardul should always have been in the XV https://t.co/cdUTaKPT4T
— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) October 13, 2021
Remember the name Lord Shardul Thakur. pic.twitter.com/3FpUCWPawW
— Bangali Babu (@qareebnjr) October 13, 2021
If you think Shardul is actually a back up for Hardik. With Jaddu surely there Axar may not have made the first team. Explains the call.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) October 13, 2021
Lord Is Here #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/AUHlGEI2OU
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 13, 2021
BCCI does not select Lord Shardul. He selects himself.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 13, 2021
https://twitter.com/VI_SR_srvi/status/1448252603603709952?s=20
Lord Shardul Thakur replacing Axar Patel in #TeamIndia be like ? pic.twitter.com/I5RSZilRhr
— Paapsee Tannu 2.0 ( TAX CHOR ) ??? (@tiranga__1) October 13, 2021
Lord Shardul is back ??#T20WorldCup2021 pic.twitter.com/GnHSn16G73
— ALAN ? (@Kohlistic_18) October 13, 2021
— Professor ngl राजा बाबू ?? (@GaurangBhardwa1) October 13, 2021
Bring this don man. He’s a miles upgrade over rahul chahar. pic.twitter.com/lQuEzCsKkY
— Jay. (@peak_Ability14) October 13, 2021
Finally!!
Justice delivered.
But when is Chahar getting injured? pic.twitter.com/UGuAJl6SaT— Shiva Karthika?? (@shivakarthika15) October 13, 2021
so Dhoni started doing his work. DC player out, CSK player in. #RIPCricket
— Facts (@BefittingFacts) October 13, 2021
