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Indian captain Rohit Sharma he is already under pressure to deliver with the bat in the ongoing tour of Australia, and now Ruturaj GaikwadThe first century in List A cricket has only added to the pressure ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Rohit Sharma’s figures have not been good so far in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, as the batsman managed just 19 runs in three innings against Australia at an average of 6.33. He has struggled in Test cricket this year, almost under 15.
On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been dominating domestic cricket as he led the Maharashtra cricket team, pushing hard for India’s recall and putting pressure on Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Gaikwad’s best performance in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 against Services.
The Maharashtra captain smashed 148* off just 74 balls to help his side to a nine-wicket win over Services, as they smashed a target of 204 in 20.2 overs at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai on December 23.
Gaikwad’s combination of power and accuracy left fans and cricket experts in awe. Earlier, Maharashtra’s bowlers put up a remarkable stand, as Pradeep Dadhe and Satyajeet Bachhav ended the series for Services with figures of 3/38 and 3/36, respectively. Their well-trained bowling reduced Services to 204, after which Gaikwad worked quickly for Maharashtra.
Ruturaj Gaikwad played a key role in the chase, unleashing a ferocious attack on the Services players. The Maharashtra skipper’s innings was impressive, with 14 boundaries and 11 incredible sixes in the VHT 2024-25 in Mumbai.
With fearless aggression and good timing, Gaikwad’s strong display sealed the match for Maharashtra in style. This performance has not only boosted Maharashtra’s campaign in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, but has also boosted Gaikwad’s chances of being included in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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As India prepares for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s impressive form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 has impressed the country’s selectors.
The national selectors are closely monitoring the progress of the game to determine the ability of India’s 50-over targets, and Gaikwad’s exceptional form has increased his chances of breaking into the national team.
The CSK skipper’s unique ability to stall the innings in slow motion with explosive batting makes him a worthy candidate for the Indian white ball squad and Champions Trophy 2024-25.
Apart from Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan he also grabbed the attention with a stunning knock of 134 runs off just 78 balls for Jharkhand in their win against Manipur, which turned up the heat in the battle for the lesser spots in Team India.
Notably, Gaikwad has been named Player of the Match for his unbeaten match win against Services. Maharashtra will face Meghalaya in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 which is being held on December 26 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.