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Shardul Thakur's versatile performance has kept team India in the contest: Sachin Tendulkar

India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar praised Indian fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur for their brilliant performance. The bowling pair picked up pick nine wickets as they bowled out Australia for 294 at the Gabba, Brisbane. Sachin Tendulkar particularly emphasized on Shardul Thakur for his stunning all-round performance on day three. He further said that the 29-year-old's efforts had kept the Border-Gavaskar Test series alive. The former congratulated Mohammed Siraj for his maiden five-wicket haul.