Ruturaj Gaikwad Injured in India C Vs India B Duleep Trophy 2024 Matches
India C captain and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad had to leave the field during the second Duleep Trophy 2024 match against India B in Anantapur on Thursday on first day. Gaikwad, who came out to open the innings with Sai Sudharshan, could only come out to face just two balls before leaving the ground.
As per the report in Sportstar, Gaikwad twisted his ankle while playing a ball on his second ball. However they crossed the boundary he was struck and had to retire hurt much to the concern of hisside.
India C also wishes that Gaikwad is not too badly hurt and he is going to be a pivotal figure in their leadership along with batting prowess at the ongoing event. His loss may affect the fortunes of the team especially after his memorable 46 run show in the recent match against India D.
The second game was crucial for both India C and India B since both the teams had begun the Duleep Trophy 2024 on a winning note. India C also introduced few alterations in the team by including Ishan Kishan, Mayank Markande, Sandeep Warrier for Aryan Juyal, Hrithik Shokeen and Himanshu Chauhan in the otherwise XI.
The absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad is a big loss especially having considering his input and form in the competition. Iyer had been a key contributor on the team when he was still on the Chennai Super Kings team in the IPL, being captain at a certain point, taking over from Dhoni. Moreover, Gaikwad has so far played 6 One day internationals and 23T20s for India and has an average of 39. 56, in the T20Is and a strike rate of 143. 54, having one century & four fifty to his credit
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