Overview
- After Mumbai's drawn Ranji match against Chhattisgarh, Thakur publicly stated he is eyeing the No. 8 bowling all-rounder spot for India's 2027 ODI World Cup campaign in South Africa.
- The 34-year-old emphasized he is match-ready and would play international cricket immediately if selected.
- Now captaining Mumbai following Ajinkya Rahane’s exit, he framed consistent, match-winning domestic displays as essential to catching selectors’ attention.
- His last appearance in India’s white-ball side came at the 2023 ODI World Cup against Bangladesh in Pune.
- He confirmed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s availability for Mumbai’s next Ranji fixture, with Rajasthan set to host the game in Jaipur from November 1.