Shardul Thakur has defended bowlers against criticism from commentators, emphasising the increasing prevalence of high scores in modern cricket. He highlighted the team's successful defense of scores despite missing key players, attributing their success to nerve and belief. Thakur also suggested commentators should review their own records before criticising players.
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