Mumbai's Shardul Thakur was released by Kings XI Punjab mid-way through the Indian Premier League's ninth edition. The pacer is seen here playing a T20 match for Payyade Sports Club on Saturday where he starred with 3-23 to help his team enter the semi-finals of the Salar Jung Community Invitation T20 tournament at Parsee Gymkhana. Video: Suresh Karkera, mid-day