Highlights Shardul Thakur was greeted to loud cheers from fans Shardul Thakur played a crucial role in the Brisbane Test Shardul Thakur, India fast bowler, was greeted to a resounding reception as he returned home after a thrilling Test series win in Australia. Former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar took to Twitter to share a video on Friday in which Shardul can be seen greeted by loud cheers from fans as his parents welcome him home. Shardul was one of the star performers for India with both bat and ball as the visitors put an end to Australia's 32-year-old unbeaten run at the Gabba.