The IPL 2023 witnessed a remarkable display of talent from the opening batsmen, with players like Shubman Gill, Faf du Plessis, and Ruturaj Gaikwad standing out. Shubman Gill emerged as the leading run-scorer of the season, amassing an impressive 890 runs in 17 innings, including three centuries and four half-centuries.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram praised Ruturaj Gaikwad of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), acknowledging the 26-year-old’s bright future in cricket. Gaikwad had a successful IPL season, accumulating 590 runs. In the IPL 2023 final against the Gujarat Titans, Gaikwad contributed a quickfire 26 runs, providing CSK with a solid start in their chase for victory.

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Impressed by Gaikwad’s consistent performances in the IPL and domestic cricket, Akram expressed his confidence in the young player’s potential for the Indian cricket team and the franchises he represents. Akram highlighted Gaikwad’s exceptional fitness, fielding skills, and youthfulness as valuable attributes.

During the recently concluded IPL season, Gaikwad maintained an average of 42.14, scoring four half-centuries and proving instrumental in CSK’s success. With a total of 1797 runs in 52 matches for CSK, Gaikwad has displayed remarkable consistency and the ability to perform at the highest level. His IPL career includes 14 half-centuries and a century, with an average of 39.07 and a strike rate of 135.52.

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However, Gaikwad will miss the opportunity to be part of the Indian squad for the World Test Championship final as he has been replaced by Yashasvi Jaiswal as a standby player. Additionally, Gaikwad will soon be tying the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Utkarsha Pawar, which will prevent him from traveling to England for the WTC final.

Despite these temporary setbacks, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s outstanding performances and potential have earned him praise from cricketing experts, setting the stage for a promising future in Indian cricket and the franchises he represents.