West Indies vs India: Ruturaj Gaikwad fails on ODI return, falls to poor shot in third ODI
By India Today Sports Desk: Ruturaj Gaikwad didn’t have probably the most memorable comeback to ODIs for the Indian group. On Tuesday, August 1, the right-handed batter did not make the influence he was anticipated to within the third and remaining ODI in opposition to the West Indies on the Brian Lara Stadium at Tarouba in Trinidad.
After being put in to bat first, India made a superb begin due to a partnership of 143 runs for the opening wicket between Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan. Gaikwad got here to bat at No.3 and had over 30 overs to place forth his potential with the bat in hand.
Gaikwad began his knock with a 4, however couldn’t enter double digits. On the final ball of the twenty third over, he went for an extravagant drive off Alzarri Joseph. But all he might handle was discover a thick outdoors edge. Brandon King took a easy catch within the slip cordon and Gaikwad needed to perish after scoring eight runs off 14 balls.
Gaikwad, the batting maestro from Maharashtra, made a much-anticipated ODI debut for the Indian cricket group in opposition to South Africa in October 2022. The match befell amid excessive enthusiasm at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Known for his stellar performances on the home cricket circuit, Ruturaj was already a promising expertise when he joined the nationwide squad.
Although he struggled to carry on to his place within the nationwide group, Gaikwad continued to impress together with his constant efficiency within the 2023 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL), enjoying for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The 22-year-old cricketer grew to become a significant cog within the CSK batting line-up, exhibiting extraordinary prowess with the bat. Gaikwad proved his mettle by constantly scoring runs and enjoying in accordance with the group’s wants. His knack for scoring hefty runs in stress conditions was noteworthy. His string of excessive scores performed a pivotal position in CSK’s success.
