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india captain Rohit Sharma He was already under pressure to deliver with the bat during the ongoing Australian tour and now Ruturaj GaikwadA stunning century in Group A cricket only adds to the urgent pressure ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Rohit Sharma’s numbers so far in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 have not been good and the veteran batsman Scored just 19 runs in three innings against Australia, averaging 6.33. He has struggled in Test cricket this year, averaging less than 15 runs.
Ruturaj Gaikwad shines in 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, pressure on Rohit Sharma increases getting bigger
On the other hand, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who dominated domestic cricket during his tenure as the captain of the Maharashtra cricket team, has made a strong push for India to recall the team and to India Captain Rohit Sharma piles on the pressure. Gaikwad put in a jaw-dropping performance in the ongoing 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Services.
On December 23, the Maharashtra skipper smashed a mind-blowing 148* off just 74 balls to help his team beat Services by 9 wickets in 20.2 overs Chasing a target of 204 runs in the match at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai.
Gaikwad’s combination of power and precision left fans and cricket experts in awe. Earlier, Maharashtra’s bowlers set the tone with their stunning efforts, with Pradeep Dadeh and Satyajit Bhavav taking 3/38 each And figures of 3/36 disintegrated the Services batting line-up. Their disciplined bowling restricted the services total to 204 before Gaikwad got the job done quickly for Maharashtra.
Ruturaj Gaikwas hits 4 boundaries and 11 sixes against Services
Ruturaj Gaikwad took center stage in the chase and launched an all-out attack on the service bowlers. The Maharashtra captain had a brilliant innings, hitting 14 boundaries and hitting an astonishing 11 sixes in the VHT 2024-25 match in Mumbai.
Gaikwad showed dominance with fearless aggression and impeccable timing to seal the match for Maharashtra. This phenomenal performance not only bolsters Maharashtra’s case in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 but also boosts Gaikwad’s entry into India for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opportunity.
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As India prepares for the high-stakes Boxing Day Test against Australia, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s performance in the ongoing 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy The outstanding performance caught the attention of the national selectors.
Ruturaj Gaikwad catches the eye of Indian selectors with explosive batting
National selectors are keeping a close eye on performances in the tournament to scout for talent for India’s 50-over programme, and Gaikwad’s stellar performance has boosted his chances of making it to the national team.
The CSK skipper’s unique ability to stabilize the innings with explosive batting makes him a strong candidate for India’s white-ball lineup and the Champions Trophy in 2024-25.
Apart from Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan Jharkhand’s stunning performance of 134 runs off just 78 balls in their win over Manipur also attracted attention and added more heat to the race for a limited-overs spot in the Indian team.
Notably, Gaikwad was adjudged man of the match for his unbeaten performance against Services. Maharashtra will next face Meghalaya in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 on December 26 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
