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Ruturaj Gaikwad has learned valuable lessons from MS Dhoni, but has also developed his own distinct leadership style

Samia Akter — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:39:27 +0000

Earned from Dhoni but Crafted His Own Leadership Style

Ruturaj Gaikwad, set to lead the Indian men’s cricket team in its inaugural Asian Games campaign, acknowledges the lessons he’s learned from the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Still, Gaikwad asserts his intention to lead with his unique style and approach. India, given their recent success, enters the Asian Games in Hangzhou as the favorites for the gold medal, following the women’s team’s triumph.

Encouraging personal expression

Gaikwad, a key player for Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, aims to grant his players the freedom to express themselves. In his explanation, he mentions that he intends to stay true to his own style of play rather than solely imitating his opponent. However, he also plans to observe and learn from his opponent’s strengths, such as how they handle different game scenarios and specific players. While he draws inspiration from Dhoni, Gaikwad emphasizes his desire to lead in his unique way, allowing players to express themselves fully.

Cricket in China: A Unique Experience

India’s participation in cricket at the Asian Games in China is a unique and prideful moment, as pointed out by coach VVS Laxman. He highlights the novelty of playing cricket in China:

“We (would) have not even thought that we would come and play cricket in China. The entire team is thrilled to have the chance to participate in the Asian Games. It was a momentous occasion and a source of immense pride for all the players involved. I am really looking forward to this tournament.”

The pursuit of gold and the honor of representing the nation

Ruturaj Gaikwad shares the team’s fervent desire to emulate their female counterparts and secure a gold medal. He emphasizes the significance of representing their country on such a prestigious platform. Gaikwad reflects on their visit to the Games’ village, where they gained insights into the challenges and aspirations of athletes from diverse disciplines.

Cheers to Team India: A Unified Celebration

While on their visit, the Indian cricket team had the opportunity to watch athletes from various sports in action. Gaikwad mentioned that they felt proud cheering for their fellow countrymen and women, showing their support for Team India.

Adapt to a variety of pitch conditions.

When discussing the ground dimensions and conditions of the Asian Games, Gaikwad reassures that his players are well-prepared and adaptable. He mentions that they have experienced similar ground dimensions throughout their careers, making them comfortable and ready for the challenge.

As the Indian men’s cricket team embarks on their Asian Games journey, they carry a blend of inspiration from cricketing legends and a unique leadership style. They aim not only to win but also to represent their nation with pride on this prestigious international stage.

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Pujara Dropped for Windies Tests; Jaiswal and Gaikwad Included

Mainul Islam — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:32:13 +0000

India has made some notable changes to its squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of the West Indies in July. Cheteshwar Pujara, a seasoned top-order batsman with over 100 Tests under his belt, has been dropped due to a recent poor run of form. Pujara managed just 211 runs in his last six matches, with only one half-century to his name.

This decision opens up an opportunity for promising talents Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have earned their spots in the squad based on their impressive performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jaiswal, who recorded the fastest IPL fifty in just 13 balls this season, scored a total of 625 runs, placing him among the top five run-getters. Gaikwad also showcased his prowess by accumulating 590 runs during the tournament and gained attention last November when he smashed seven sixes in an over during a first-class match for Maharashtra.

Ajinkya Rahane, India’s top scorer in the recent World Test Championship final against Australia, has retained his place in the squad and will serve as the vice-captain. The tour of the Caribbean will commence with the first Test scheduled from July 12 to 16 in Dominica, followed by the second Test in Trinidad from July 20 to 24.

In addition to the Test squad, India has also announced its ODI squad for a three-match series in Barbados and Trinidad. The squad for the five Twenty20 matches will be revealed at a later date.

Test squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.

ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar.

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Ruturaj is the current holder of the Orange Cap, who else is in the top 10?

Mainul Islam — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:26:46 +0000

So far 6 matches have been played in the current IPL. Find out who are the strong contenders for the orange cap this time… During the Indian Premier League (IPL), cricket lovers keep a close eye on the points table. Apart from this, IPL lovers have their eyes on the battle of Orange Cap and Purple Cap. The Orange Cap is awarded to the batsman who has scored the most runs in a season in IPL. And the bowler who takes the most wickets gets the purple cap.

So far only 6 matches have been played in IPL. After these 6 matches, Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad is number one in the race to grab the orange cap. Today is the match of Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans (DC vs GT) in Delhi. Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad holds the top spot in the IPL Orange Cap fight this time. He scored 92 runs in the first match of the tournament. This is his highest run of the season so far. He has scored 149 runs in 2 matches so far in the current IPL.

Super Giants’ Kyle Meyers has moved up from No. 4 to No. 2 in the Indian Premier League Orange Cap battle this time around. He scored 73 runs against Delhi. Then in the second match, he scored 53 runs against Chennai. He is number 2 in the orange hat race with a total of 126 runs.

Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma has dropped from number two to number three in the Orange Cap race. He played an unbeaten inning of 84 runs against RCB. 6 matches of IPL this time, Virat Kohli, the former captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has dropped from number 3 to number 4 in the Orange Cap race. Kohli gave unbeaten innings of 82 runs against Mumbai.

RCB captain Faf du Plessis is currently at number 5 in the race to grab the Orange Cap. He played brilliant innings of 73 runs against Mumbai Indians. Nicholas Pooran has entered the top 10 in the orange hat race. The Lucknow Super Giants batsman has scored 68 runs in 2 matches in this IPL so far and is number six on the list of Orange Cap contenders.

India’s young Shubman Gil also dropped to number 7 in the list of orange cap contenders. This star of Gujarat Titans scored 63 runs in 1 match. Today there is a Gujarat match. There is a chance for Gill to advance in the fight for the Orange Cap. The Capitals have a match today. Delhi’s new leader David Warner is also in the top 10 in the race for the Orange Cup. He dropped from 7 to 8. Earlier Warner scored 56 runs in 1 match against Lucknow Super Giants.

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has dropped from number eight to number nine in the Orange Cap fight. Jos Buttler, who won the Orange Cap last time, is currently at number 10 in the race for the Orange Cap. He was number nine with 54 runs in 1 match.

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This time 7 balls 7 sixes; New history in cricket!

Mainul Islam — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:45:27 +0000

Yuvraj Singh and Herschelle Gibbs have become famous by hitting six sixes in six balls. This time, India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad hit 7 sixes in seven balls. He achieved this feat in India’s domestic Vijay Hazare Trophy. So far, Ravi Shastri and Yuvraj Singh had a record of 6 sixes in 6 balls among Indians.

Ruturaj surpassed these two too. In the quarter-final match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ruturaj played a devastating inning of 220 runs off 159 balls against Uttar Pradesh. He was in an aggressive mood from the beginning when he came out to open. He hit 10 fours and 16 sixes in his unbeaten innings. Left-arm spinner Shiva Singh hit seven sixes in the 49th over.

Ruturaj sent the first four balls of that over out of the field. Shiva made the fifth ball. The next ball took advantage of the free-hit opportunity and hit it again for a six. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s IPL teammate has set a new world record in List A cricket by hitting seven sixes in seven consecutive balls. This is the first time in world cricket that 7 sixes have been hit in an over.

There have been several instances of hitting six sixes in six balls both domestically and internationally. India’s Ravi Shastri hit six sixes in the domestic circuit. Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in the first six balls of international cricket. West Indies’ Sir Gary Sobers, Kieron Pollard, South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs, and American Jaskaran Malhotra hit six sixes in an over.

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