India, April 13 -- Lucknow Super Giants seamer Shardul Thakur lashed out at the commentators for their overcritical remarks on the bowlers. Shardul, who went unsold in the IPL mega auction, has been a pivotal part of the LSG bowling attack after joining them as a replacement for Mohsin Khan. The 33-year-old has claimed 11 wickets in 6 matches and is currently placed at the second spot in the Purple Cap race behind Noor Ahmad (12).

He claimed a couple of wickets in the win against Gujarat Titans at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. After the match, Thakur addressed the media, hitting back at commentators for going hard on bowlers without understanding how cricket is moving in a direction where 200-plus scores are becoming quite common.

"I've alway...