Shardul Thakur has proven to be a seam-bowling all-rounder for India: Bowling coach Bharat Arun

India bowling coach Bharat Arun has said that Shardul Thakur, who has recently impressed everyone with his batting skills, has proved himslef as a seam-bowling all-rounder for the team now. Bharat Arun also talked about Hardik Pandya and his absence from the upcoming England tour.

India pacer Shardul Thakur stunned everyone with his 115-ball 67 against Australia at the iconic Gabba in January this. Not only did he hit a magnificent cover drive off Mitchell Starc, the 29-year-old partnered with Washington Sundar for 123 runs. The stand pulled India from 186 for 6 to 336 all-out, just 33 shorts of Australia's 1st innings total. With the ball, Shardul Thakur dimissed Marcus Harris, Tim Paine and Pat Cummins in the first innings. In the 2nd innings he got rid of Cameron Green, Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon as India sealed a memorable 2-1 series win Down Under.