Ruturaj Gaikwad

Dhruv Jurel will captain India A in their upcoming two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A, with Devdutt Padikkal as vice-captain. The squad features new faces like Auqib Nabi, a standout fast-bowling all-rounder, alongside established domestic performers. This tour is crucial for developing emerging red-ball talent in challenging spin-friendly conditions.

India A secured a thrilling eight-run victory against Sri Lanka A in their Tri-Nation Series opener. Despite Sri Lanka A being in a commanding position, a brilliant yorker from Anshul Kamboj and a match-winning spell by Arshad Khan in the death overs turned the tide. Ruturaj Gaikwad's century anchored India A's innings.

Ruturaj Gaikwad returns to the India A squad for a Sri Lanka tri-series, replacing an injured Riyan Parag. Named vice-captain, Gaikwad aims to regain form after a subdued IPL 2026. This tour presents a vital opportunity for the opener to impress selectors and stake his claim for future national team call-ups.

India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series faces potential changes. Fitness concerns for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could open doors for new players. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, and Devdutt Padikkal are strong contenders. Their List A and IPL performances highlight their readiness. Selectors have proven options if senior players are unavailable.

Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased his class with a magnificent century (101 off 114 balls) for India A against Sri Lanka A. Despite early wickets and challenging conditions, Gaikwad anchored the innings, building a crucial partnership with Tilak Varma (60) to guide India to a respectable 277/6.

India A players were left fuming after a controversial run-out decision in their Tri-Nation A Series clash against Sri Lanka A. Wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh dislodged the bails before the ball hit the stumps, leading to Chamika Karunaratne being given not out despite appearing short of his crease.

A strange mix-up saw Priyansh Arya run out in the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A. His bat collided with the wicketkeeper's foot while trying to make his ground. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a century to rescue India A after an early collapse. Late contributions helped India A post a competitive total.

India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series faces injury woes as Virat Kohli is likely out with a hamstring issue. Rohit Sharma's fitness also remains uncertain, with Ruturaj Gaikwad potentially called up. Clarity on player availability is expected after the June 6 selection meeting, which will also finalize squads for Ireland, England, and the Asian Games.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s first outing for India A after his impressive IPL 2026 season ended with a 14-run knock off 12 balls against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. The teenager hit three fours before falling to Mohamed Shiraz. Ahead of the match, Sri Lanka A vice-captain Niroshan Dickwella had praised Sooryavanshi’s talent and said his team had plans to keep him in check.

In a strategic move, the BCCI is considering a leadership overhaul for the T20I team, leaving Suryakumar Yadav out of the Asian Games longlist. Key contenders for the captaincy include Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, and Axar Patel. The final decision on fielding a full-strength squad will depend on discussions with the government.

Virat Kohli was in sublime form during IPL 2026, scoring 675 runs at an average of 56.25 and top-scoring with an unbeaten 75 in the title clash. He had reportedly felt discomfort in his right hamstring while batting during the final. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is yet to report to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for a fitness assessment. With both players dealing with hamstring issues, the selectors could be forced to explore additional options ahead of the upcoming assignments.

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined INR 24 lakh for a slow over-rate, marking their second offense this IPL 2026 season. The penalty came as Gujarat Titans crushed CSK by 89 runs, eliminating them from playoff contention. GT's strong batting, led by Gill and Sudharsan, set a massive target, while CSK's chase faltered significantly.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 balls in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans, narrowly missing a century for the second consecutive knockout game. The 15-year-old equalled Glenn Maxwell's record for most dismissals in the 90s in a season and became the fastest to 1000 runs by balls faced.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Soon after the announcement, Suryakumar posted an Instagram story backing the team.

Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Ruturaj Gaikwad against fan criticism following Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 playoff exit. Ashwin urged supporters to stop abusing the young captain, emphasizing that poor form is common and highlighting the increased competitiveness of the IPL. He noted Gaikwad's struggles as both batter and captain during the season.

MS Dhoni's participation in IPL 2027 is uncertain. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad stated that even the team is unaware of Dhoni's return next season. Dhoni missed IPL 2026 due to injury. CSK's campaign ended with a loss to Gujarat Titans. The team faced challenges with injuries and a young squad.

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl against Gujarat Titans. This is a crucial match for CSK in IPL 2026. Ruturaj Gaikwad made two changes to the playing XI. Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs. Shubman Gill made one change for Gujarat Titans.

Chennai Super Kings face potential IPL playoff elimination after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's batting form and captaincy have been questioned, with some suggesting Sanju Samson would be a better fit. Gaikwad's strike rate has dipped significantly this season, impacting the team's batting Powerplays.

Among all batters who have faced at least 100 balls in the powerplay this season, Gaikwad has the lowest strike rate — 124.6. For comparison, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored at 244.51 and Abhishek Sharma at 228.87.