Why Lord Shardul? India pacer reveals reason behind nickname after 7-wicket haul in Johannesburg Test
India Today
India tour of South Africa: Shardul Thakur said confidence is his simple success mantra after the India pacer shone on Day 2 of the Johannesburg Test, registering his career-best Test figures of 7/61.
"Lord Shardul" was trending on social media as India pacer Shardul Thakur was running through South Africa's batting unit on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at the Wanders in Johannesburg. In his short but fleeing Test career, Shardul has developed the knack of picking up crucial wickets, breaking key partnerships and the Mumbai pacer was at it again on Tuesday. Congratulations to @imShard on picking up 7 wickets with his steady bowling and variations. Good support by the others.#SAvIND Man of the moment @imShard reacts to the social media frenzy post his 7-wicket haul at The Wanderers.P.S. How did he get the title of 'Lord'? #TeamIndia #SAvINDTo find out, watch the full interview by @28anand https://t.co/dkWcqAL3z5 pic.twitter.com/vSIjk2hvyR
"Lord Shardul", "Beefy" are some of the nicknames that are associated with Shardul Thakur and the India pacer revealed the reason behind the former after picking up his career-best figures of 7/61 that helped India to restrict South Africa to 229 in their first innings in the Johannesburg Test.