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 […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad produced a memorable knock in Raipur as he reached his maiden ODI century during the second match against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 3. Returning to India’s ODI setup after more than a year, Gaikwad made full use of the opportunity in what has […]

India made the most of a costly South African fielding blunder during the second ODI in Raipur, where a chaotic double overthrow handed Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad two bonus runs. The incident occurred at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 3, and summed up the Proteas’ sloppy day in […]

South African rising star Dewald Brevis continues to make waves in international white-ball cricket, and this time it wasn’t his batting but his spectacular fielding that lit up social media. The youngster—often hailed as the modern-day AB de Villiers fanboy—produced a jaw-dropping catch at backward point, instantly reminding fans of the legendary Jonty Rhodes. Timing […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad is set for a long-awaited return to India’s ODI setup after nearly two years, and stand-in captain KL Rahul has hinted that the elegant right-hander is firmly in contention for a spot in the playing XI for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. With regular skipper Shubman Gill unavailable, Rahul will lead […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad has earned a recall to India’s ODI squad for the three-match series against South Africa starting Sunday in Ranchi. The 28-year-old right-hander, who captains Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, last played an ODI on December 19, 2023 in Gqeberha and most recently featured in a T20I on July 13, 2024 against Zimbabwe. […]