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Shardul Thakur Criticizes Limited Bowling Role in 2024-25 England Test Series

Analysed 1 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Manchester, United Kingdom·Sports
Shardul Thakur Criticizes Limited Bowling Role in 2024-25 England Test SeriesPreviousNext

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur expressed dissatisfaction with his limited bowling role during the 2024-25 England Test series, where he played only two of five matches. He acknowledged a batting error but highlighted his valuable 41-run innings in overcast conditions at Manchester, contributing to India's strong total. Thakur criticized the tactical use of his bowling, stating he was deployed at inappropriate times and underutilised, and aims to rejoin the national squad across all formats.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
58%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present Thakur's perspective on his underutilisation without political framing. Coverage focuses on sports management decisions, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan interpretations. The narrative centers on player-coach dynamics and team strategy, reflecting a sports-centric rather than political discourse.

Sentiment — Neutral (58/100)

The tone across the articles is mixed, combining Thakur's disappointment over limited bowling opportunities with recognition of his positive batting contributions. The sentiment is measured, highlighting constructive criticism of team tactics without overt negativity or praise, maintaining a balanced and factual reporting style.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18My bowling was under-utilised during England Tests last year: Shardul ThakurCenterNeutral
englishShardul Thakur Breaks Silence Over 'Underutilisation' By Gautam Gambhir-Led ManagementCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 1 Jul, 02:52 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    english1 Jul, 02:52 pm
    Shardul Thakur Breaks Silence Over 'Underutilisation' By Gautam Gambhir-Led Management
  2. 2
    news181 Jul, 03:32 pm
    My bowling was under-utilised during England Tests last year: Shardul Thakur

Lens Score breakdown

28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
1 Jul 2026
Key entities
Shardul ThakurGautam GambhirBatting (cricket)Bowling (cricket)Test cricketCricketAll-rounderManchesterLeedsOver (cricket)England cricket teamFast bowling
Shardul Thakur Criticizes Limited Bowling Role in 2024-25 England Test Series