Ruturaj Gaikwad as India captain? Ex-chief selector believes CSK star has potential to handle leadership role in future

Gaikwad, who recently scored 19* off 16 deliveries in the Indian victory over Ireland, is already creating impacts in the world of cricket.

Ruturaj Gaikwad as India captain? Ex-chief selector believes CSK star has potential to handle leadership role in future

Ruturaj Gaikwad (via NDTV)

Former Indian selector Kiran More has praised the talented young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, applauding his potential as a proficient test player and even as a future India captain. Gaikwad, who recently scored 19* off 16 deliveries in the Indian victory over Ireland, is already creating impacts in the world of cricket.

The 26-year old vice captain of the Ireland T20I team will also command India’s second team in the forthcoming Asian Games, which begin from September 23. Moreover, recognized for his talent recognizing abilities, expressed his eagerness to observe Gaikwad’s test debut, and highlighted his ability to adapt across all formats.

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“Ruturaj can play all formats; his fundamentals are impeccable. He has the temperament to be the future captain of India; he has a great temperament.” , Kiran More quoted during an interview with Jio Cinema. Gaikwad’s abilities as a captain were further strengthened by the fact that he presently captains the Maharashtra T20 and List-A teams and led them to the Vijay Hazare Trophy final last year.

Ruturaj Gaikwad faces strong competition within the Indian team despite his impressive domestic records. Former cricketer Saba Karim emphasized the burden placed on Gaikwad to consistently perform at the international level. In spite of this, Gaikwad’s rising profile and firm foundation makes him a figure to monitor in the future of Indian cricket.

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Comedy of errors from Ireland fielders save Ruturaj Gaikwad

After the first T20I between India and Ireland, former Indian wicketkeeper and selector Kiran More applauded Ruturaj Gaikwad's batting and captaincy.
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal (via Times of India)

India and Ireland are presently squaring off in the first T20 International in Dublin. Team India’s outstanding performance with the ball constrained the home team to just 139 runs.

In response, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have given the team a solid start. However, as they landed in confusion, it could have been the end for either of them. During the second ball of the second over delivered by Joshua Little, the pacer bowled a short ball that rebounded off Yashasvi Jaiswal’s thighpad and went towards short fine.

Ruturaj Gaikwad requested a run but was uncertain about it. This resulted in both batters witnessing the same end of the field. Fortunately, the throw missed, and the right-hander ran toward the batter’s end, saving his life.

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