Career Information
Ruturaj Gaikwad – India’s Emerging Batting Sensation
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting and consistency. Born on January 31, 1997, he is a right-handed opener who has impressed across formats.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: Yet to make his debut but seen as a promising red-ball player for India.
- ODIs: A solid top-order batter, he has shown great technique and patience in limited opportunities.
- T20Is: Known for his aggressive yet composed batting, he has played crucial knocks for India in T20 cricket.
- IPL: A star performer for Chennai Super Kings, he won the Orange Cap (2021) with 635 runs, proving his dominance in the league. Rituraj Gaikwad was retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹18 Crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
Records & Achievements
- Vijay Hazare Trophy (2022).
- India to gold in the 2023 Asian Games (T20 format).
- Key contributor to CSK’s IPL 2023 title win.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Sports Legacy: Ruturaj Gaikwad hails from a sports-oriented family—his father was a Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) employee, and his mother was a teacher, both encouraging his cricketing dreams.
- Early Inspiration: Though passionate about cricket from a young age, he honed his skills at the Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in Pune, where he was spotted as a future star.
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