From jet to Mumbai local, Shardul Thakur remains grounded

Bengaluru, March 3: India pacer Shardul Thakur threw a surprise when he travelled in train from Mumbai to Palghar after returning from South Africa.

Thakur said people had their eyes popped out when they saw an Indian cricketer travelling in a Mumbai local train, just like everyone else. But for Thakur, it remained an everyday affair.

"I boarded the train in Andheri after getting off the flight from South Africa. Straight from business class to first-class. I had my headphones on and just wanted to get home soon. But I could sense people in the compartment looking at me and wondering whether I really was "Shardul Thakur," Thakur told Indian Express in an interview.

"A few college kids then Googled my picture just to be sure and then asked for a selfie. I told all of them to wait till I got off at Palghar. Many were amazed that an India cricketer was traveling with them. Some old-timers were recalling how they've been seeing me in the train for years. But my feet remain very grounded. I have not received anything on a platter and worked hard for it," said Thakur.