Male Cricketer
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian cricketer who represents both the Indian national team and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was born on January 31, 1997, in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a right-handed top-order batsman known for his elegant stroke play and consistency. He made his debut in domestic cricket for Maharashtra in 2016 and quickly made a name for himself with his impressive performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
In the IPL, Ruturaj Gaikwad plays for the Chennai Super Kings. He made his IPL debut in 2019 but had a breakthrough season in 2020. Gaikwad showed his potential by scoring three consecutive match-winning half-centuries towards the end of the tournament, which played a crucial role in CSK's comeback after a slow start.
Gaikwad's performances in the IPL earned him a call-up to the Indian national team. He made his international debut in a T20I match against England in March 2021. Although he had a slow start to his international career, Gaikwad has shown promise with his elegant stroke play and ability to anchor an innings.