Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Ruturaj Gaikwad’s handling ahead of India’s ODI series against New Zealand. He wondered why Ruturaj was played at No. 4 in the preceding ODI series against South Africa when he was unlikely to be played at that position despite performing well as well. In a […]

Former Indian player Kris Srikkanth slammed the management for dropping the in-form Ruturaj Gaikwad from the India squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. Srikkanth then cheekily said that Ruturaj might have to convince the selectors about his wicketkeeping credentials to earn a spot in the team as well. Notably, Gaikwad scored a […]

Former India player Sadagoppan Ramesh has questioned Ruturaj Gaikwad’s exclusion from the ODI squad to take on New Zealand in January 2026. Ramesh shared that India could’ve included the prolific opening batter instead of Nitish Kumar Reddy as a fifth seam-bowling option as well. Speaking in the video uploaded on his official Instagram account, the […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) selections at the IPL 2026 auction were driven by Ruturaj Gaikwad and not MS Dhoni as well. He also shared that CSK have changed their focus totally from experience to youth heading into IPL 2026 as well. In a video shared […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan applauded the management for sticking with Ruturaj Gaikwad for the second ODI against South Africa despite his poor show in the first. Batting at No. 4, he scored only a 14-ball eight in the opening ODI. But, managed a stunning 105 off 83 deliveries. Talking about Gaikwad on his YouTube […]

Former India spinner R. Ashwin has called on the Indian team management to offer Ruturaj Gaikwad a longer, uninterrupted run in ODI cricket, even when senior batters Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill return from their injury breaks. Ashwin’s appeal came in the wake of Gaikwad’s maiden ODI century in Raipur. This knock not only showcased […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad, widely recognised as a natural white-ball opener, made a strong statement in his new role at No. 4 after a disappointing start in the series. Handed the responsibility in Shreyas Iyer’s absence, Gaikwad turned the narrative around with a sublime century in the second ODI against South Africa, proving his adaptability and temperament […]

Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar lauded the brilliant batting performance of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. The duo stitched together a commanding 195-run partnership off just 156 deliveries for the third wicket, stabilizing India’s innings after an early wobble. Bangar particularly praised Gaikwad for pacing […]

India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has opened up about the clear and encouraging message he received from head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of his shift to the No.4 role in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. Traditionally an opener in domestic cricket and the IPL, Ruturaj was assigned the crucial middle-order slot with Shreyas Iyer […]

Team India delivered a commanding performance in Raipur, posting a massive 358 in the second ODI against South Africa, powered by outstanding centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli. The match was interrupted before the first ball when a fan breached security and ran onto the field immediately after the toss, prompting officials to escort […]