5 current India A players who have never played for Team India

#2 Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur travelled with the Indian team for their West Indies tour

Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur has been among the most impressive fast bowlers in the Indian domestic circuit over the past couple of years or so. One impressive season after another has helped Thakur rise up the ranks and he was one of the top contributors of his team’s Ranji Trophy success in the 2015/16 season.

Not only did he claim 41 wickets overall but also produced a scintillating bowling performance in the final with figures of 5 for 26 in Saurashtra’s second innings to hand Mumbai an innings victory. Shardul Thakur’s efforts paid off as he was named in India’s Test squad for their tour to West Indies.

Unfortunately for the 24-year old, though, he could not find a place in the playing XI there and has now been dropped from the squad for the home series against New Zealand. With most of the cricket for India’s upcoming season scheduled to played at home, Thakur may find it difficult to earn another call-up.