Tendulkar fans are quite unhappy with this Indian cricketer. Here's why

Young Shardul Thakurmade his debut in the fourth ODI between India and Sri Lanka However, the fast-bowler was the subject of criticism on social media not for his performance, which was commendable, but for his jersey Shardul stepped into the field wearing the No 10 jersey that once belonged to Sachin Tendulkar, this did not go down well with the fans

Young Shardul Thakur made his debut in the fourth ODI between India and Sri Lanka. With the series won, the Indian team decided to give newcomers a chance to prove their mettle. However, the fast-bowler was the subject of criticism on social media not for his performance, which was commendable, but for his jersey.

Ahead of the match in Colombo, Shardul was given his ODI cap by coach and former Indian skipper Ravi Shastri. A tweet posted by the official account of BCCI reads, "Proud moment for young @imShard as he receives his ODI cap from @RaviShastriOfc."

Shardul stepped into the field wearing the No 10 jersey that once belonged to Sachin Tendulkar.

This did not go down well with the fans and they did not waste time in expressing their displeasure on Twitter.

People wanted to know how did a debutant get that jersey.

After the match, Shardul himself came out and revealed the reason. While talking to media Shardul said the total of his birth date is 10 and that is why he chose the number 10 jersey. 

The fast bowler from Mumbai was born on 16th October 1991. If you add these digits (16+10+1991) the total comes out to be 10. Interestingly, Shardul also comes from Mumbai and the initials of his name ‘ST’ are same as of Sachin Tendulkar’s.

The right-arm pacer gave the Men in Blue the first breakthrough by dismissing Niroshan Dickwella for just 14 and ended the match with figures of 26 for 1 in 7 overs as India trounced the hosts by 168 runs to go 4-0 up in the five-match series.