| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad [1]Firstpost |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman) |
| Famous For | Scoring 187* runs against Sri Lanka A in June 2019 |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet & inches– 5’ 9” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI– 6 October 2022 against South Africa at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium T20– 28 July 2021 against Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium |
| Jersey Number | • #31 (India U-23) • #31 (Chennai Super Kings) |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | • India A • India B • India Blue • Chennai Super Kings • Maharashtra • India Under-23 |
| Coach/Mentor | Stephen Fleming |
| Batting Style | Right-hand batsman |
| Records | 7 Sixes in an over in A Vijay Hazare Trophy match in November 2022 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 31 January 1997 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 26 Years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Pune |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend | Utkarsha [2]Instagram |
| Marriage Date | 3 June 2023 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Utkarsha Pawar |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ruturaj Gaikwad, hailing from Maharashtra, India, is a talented domestic cricketer. He represents Maharashtra, India A, and Chennai Super Kings. Ruturaj’s journey in cricket commenced at a young age, with his training taking place at the Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad area. His dedication and skills led him to participate in a local cricket tournament organized by his academy.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad commenced his cricket journey with the Maharashtra team, initially representing them in the U-16 and U-19 categories. He made his entry into first-class cricket by playing for Maharashtra in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad, who showed remarkable consistency in state-level matches, was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in December 2018 for the base price of Rs. 20 lakhs. He went on to participate in the 2019 Indian Premier League. [3]
- Ruturaj Gaikwad’s outstanding performance during the June 2019 match against Sri Lanka A while representing India A earned him 187 runs (not out) and the prestigious Man of the Match award.
- He joined the India Blue team’s squad for the 2019-20 Duleep Trophy in 2019.
- Ruturaj traveled with Chennai Super Kings to the U.A.E. for the 2020 Indian Premier League. However, upon arrival, the entire team, including Ruturaj, tested positive for Covid-19. After recovering, Ruturaj resumed practice sessions on 21 September 2020.
The sight you long for on a Monday morning: Guess who’s returned! #Ruturaj #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/GXYIMs1OBx
On September 21, 2020, Chennai Super Kings tweeted as @ChennaiIPL.
- Due to personal reasons, Suresh Raina had to leave the premier league and Ruturaj Gaikwad was brought in as his replacement. Ruturaj, a passionate fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, frequently joins him on the field during practice sessions. In the IPL, it is common to spot Ruturaj Gaikwad practicing alongside the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
- During his free time, Ruturaj Gaikwad enjoys engaging in a game of golf at esteemed golf clubs and exploring unfamiliar destinations.
- During the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final match against Uttar Pradesh on 28 November 2022, playing for Maharashtra, he displayed an outstanding performance. In the penultimate over of the innings, he fiercely struck 43 runs against the bowling of Shiva Singh. Gaikwad’s exceptional batting skills were evident as he hit seven consecutive sixes, capitalizing on the no-ball that occurred on the fifth ball of the over. Furthermore, he didn’t let the free-hit opportunity slip away, smashing it for another six.
6⃣,6⃣,6⃣,6⃣,6⃣nb,6⃣,6⃣
In a single over, Ruturaj Gaikwad unleashes a smashing total of 43 runs.
Click the link to keep up with the match: https://t.co/cIJsS7QVxK… #MAHvUP | #VijayHazareTrophy | #QF2 | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/j0CvsWZeES
On November 28, 2022, BCCI Domestic tweeted.
- On 1 June 2023, Ruturaj Gaikwad celebrated his Mehndi ceremony in Mumbai before his wedding. A stunningly crafted Mehndi design embellished his hands, which was captured in a photograph.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad was appointed as the captain of India’s men’s team for the Asian Games, scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, China, in July 2023.
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