Indian team’s fast bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has become a father. His wife, Mittali Parulkar, has given birth to a son. Shardul shared this good news with fans just before the New Year. Shardul Thakur, 34, married Mittali on February 27, 2023.
Sports News: Joy has arrived at the home of Indian cricket team’s fast bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur. Shardul Thakur has become a father, and his wife Mittali Parulkar has given birth to a lovely baby boy. This good news, arriving just before the New Year, has given Shardul’s fans and the cricket world a reason to celebrate. As soon as the news surfaced on social media, a series of congratulations began.
Shardul Thakur Shared the Good News on Social Media
34-year-old Shardul Thakur shared the information about his son’s birth on his official Instagram account. Notably, he had not made any public posts regarding his wife’s pregnancy beforehand. After the birth of his son, Shardul shared some emotional family photos with a beautiful caption.
He wrote, “Hidden in a parent’s heart, safe with silence, faith and boundless love. Our little secret has finally arrived. Welcome, dear son – the dream we quietly cherished for 9 beautiful months.” As soon as this post appeared, fans, cricketers, and celebrities congratulated Shardul and Mittali on becoming parents.
From School Time Love Story to Marriage
The story of Shardul Thakur and Mittali Parulkar is no less than a movie script. The two have known each other since their school days. After being in a relationship for a long time, they got engaged in November 2021, which was attended by several cricketers including the captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma. Following this, they married on February 27, 2023, with traditional customs. Now, almost two years after their marriage, the couple has become parents.
Shardul Thakur’s wife, Mittali Parulkar, is not just a cricketer’s wife, but also a successful businesswoman. After completing her studies in Commerce, she started her career as a Company Secretary. However, after some time, she realized that her true passion lay in baking. After that, she left her corporate career to follow her dream and started her bakery ‘All Jazz Bakery’ in Thane. Today, this bakery is counted among the most popular and talked-about bakeries in the city.
Shardul Thakur’s Cricket Career
Shardul Thakur made his international cricket debut for India in 2017. He has made a distinct mark in Team India with his swing bowling and useful batting on important occasions. So far, he has played for India:
- 13 Test matches
- 47 ODI matches
- 25 T20 International matches
He has 131 wickets and 775 runs to his name in international cricket. He played his last Test match for India in July during the England tour.
