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The Indian cricket team has welcomed another promising and talented player into its T20 squad. Young fast bowler Yash Thakur has been included in the 'Men in Blue's' (Team India) playing XI for the second T20 International match against Zimbabwe, currently being played at the Harare Sports Club.
This right-arm fast bowler has been allowed to play in the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team, replacing Ashok Sharma. India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series by winning the first match by 7 wickets, and Yash Thakur's debut has further strengthened the team's bowling attack.
Who is Yash Thakur?: Age, Birthplace, and Domestic Team
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- Full Name: Yash Ravisingh Thakur
- Date of Birth: 28 December 1998
- Place of Birth: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Age: 27 Years
- Role: Right-Arm Medium-Fast Bowler
- Domestic Team: Vidarbha
Although Yash was born in Kolkata, he began his domestic cricket career and established his reputation playing for the Vidarbha state team.
Yash Thakur Domestic Cricket Career and Achievements
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Yash Thakur has proven his bowling prowess across all formats of domestic cricket:
- Under-19 & Central Zone: In his early days, he represented the India Under-19 and Central Zone teams.
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Yash caught the selectors' attention by taking 15 wickets in a single edition of this domestic T20 tournament.
- Ranji Trophy Champion: Yash Thakur was a key member of the historic Vidarbha team that won the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy title.
- India A Performance: He has been a regular member of the India A team for the past 12 months. He recently took 5 wickets in 3 matches during the tri-series played in Sri Lanka.
Yash Thakur IPL Career: LSG to PBKS Journey
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Yash Thakur made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2023 and quickly established himself as a death-overs specialist:
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): In his debut season (2023), he claimed 13 wickets across 9 matches. In the following season, he played 10 matches and took 11 wickets (including a 5-wicket haul).
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Subsequently, Yash joined Punjab Kings (the IPL 2025 runners-up), where he played 3 matches and took 3 wickets.
- Total IPL Wickets: 27 Wickets
Yash Thakur Career Bowling Statistics
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Yash Thakur, who excels at swinging the ball both ways and bowling precise yorkers, boasts an impressive record:
| Format | Matches | Innings / Wickets | Average / Economy / Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (Overall) | 74 | 110 Wickets | Avg: 18.75 | Econ: 8.17 | Best: 5/16 |
| First-Class | 32 | 93 Wickets (57 Innings) | Avg: 27.66 |
| List-A | 57 | 90 Wickets | Impressive Strike Rate |
Also Read: Zimbabwe vs India Live Scorecard, ZIM vs IND 2nd T20 Match
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