Ruturaj Gaikwad (Cricketer) Age, Height, Girlfriend, Biography & More
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Girlfriend: Utkarsha
Hometown: Pune
Height: 5'9"
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad [1]Firstpost |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman) |
| Famous For | Scoring 187* runs against Sri Lanka A in June 2019 |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet & inches- 5’ 9†|
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI- India A vs New Zealand XI on 17 January 2020 T20- For Maharashtra in the 2016-2017 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 25 February 2017 |
| Jersey Number | • #31 (India U-23) • #31 (Chennai Super Kings) |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | • India A • India B • India Blue • Chennai Super Kings • Maharashtra • India Under-23 |
| Coach/Mentor | Stephen Fleming |
| Batting Style | Right-hand batsman |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 31 January 1997 (Friday) |
| Age (as in 2020) | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Pune |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend | Utkarsha [2]Instagram |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ruturaj Gaikwad is a domestic Indian cricketer who plays for Maharashtra, India A, and Chennai Super Kings. Ruturaj began his practice at an early age, and he used to practice at Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area in Pune.
Ruturaj Gaikwad during a local cricket tournament of his academy
- Ruturaj Gaikwad started playing for the team of Maharashtra. He was a part of the U-16 and U-19 teams of Maharashtra. Ruturaj played for the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy for Maharashtra, which marked his debut in first-class cricket.
- In December 2018, due to his consistent performance in the state-level matches, Ruturaj Gaikwad was bought by Chennai Super Kings for the base price of Rs. 20 lakhs. He was a part of the 2019 Indian Premier League. [3]Outlook
- In June 2019, Ruturaj scored 187 runs (not out) against Sri Lanka A while he was playing for India A. He received the Man of the Match award for his performance in the match.
Ruturaj Gaikwad receiving the Man of the Match award for his performance
- In 2019, he became a part of the India Blue team’s squad for the 2019-20 Duleep Trophy.
- In 2020, Ruturaj accompanied Chennai Super Kings to the U.A.E. for the 2020 Indian Premier League. On arrival, the whole team was tested positive for Covid-19 including Ruturaj Ruturaj returned to practice sessions from 21 September 2020 after his recovery.
The first thing you wanna see on a Monday morning. Look who's back! ? #Ruturaj #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/GXYIMs1OBx
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 21, 2020
- Ruturaj was added to the team in place of Suresh Raina as he had to leave the premier league due to certain personal reasons. Ruturaj Gaikwad is a big fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Ruturaj can be seen in the field with him during practices.
Ruturaj Gaikwad with Mahendra Singh Dhoni during IPL practice sessions
- In his leisure time, Ruturaj Gaikwad likes to play golf and travel to new places.
Ruturaj Gaikwad playing golf at a golf club
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