Analysis

5 cricketers who became great bowlers after starting their careers initially as batters

3. Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur is a well-known cricketer. The Indian cricketer has been a regular in the Indian team since 2020. Thakur played a key role in India’s away Test win in Brisbane against Australia. Even in the Oval test in 2021, Thakur played a crucial role. In both the Test matches, Thakur played well as a batter. Though the main role of Thakur in the Indian team is that of a bowler, he can step up as the batter whenever the team requires. Shardul initially started his career as a batter and transitioned himself as a pace-bowling all-rounder.