Ruturaj Gaikwad Duleep Trophy: The Test series between India and Bangladesh will start from September 19, meanwhile the second round of the Duleep Trophy has started. The players who have not been selected for the Bangladesh series are showing their talent in the Duleep Trophy. Today when the match between Team C and B started, Team C captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came to bat and suddenly went back. This has increased the tension. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad is not a part of the Test series team yet, but when the T20 series will be held, he may enter it. But his sudden departure has increased the concern.
Four on the first ball, retired after the second
Duleep Trophy India C captain Ruturaj Gaikwad retired hurt on the second ball of the Duleep Trophy match against India B at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur. After being called to bat, Gaikwad hit a four off the first ball of India B fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, but had to retire hurt on the next ball. However, it is not yet clear why Gaikwad had to leave the field. After this, Rajat Patidar replaced Gaikwad. Who came to bat at number three in the very first over and was seen batting with the other opener Sai Sudarshan.
Has done excellent batting in Duleep Trophy
Earlier in the last match, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s team won a thrilling victory over India D. Chasing a target of 236 runs in a close match, Gaikwad played a quick innings of 46 runs in 48 balls for India C. Gaikwad’s performance in the red-ball has been decent in recent months. Last December, Gaikwad was included in the Indian Test team for the South Africa tour, but was ruled out due to a finger injury. Since then, Gaikwad has not been able to return to India’s Test team.
The match between Team A and D is also going on
Meanwhile, Mayank Agarwal-led India A are facing Shreyas Iyer-led India D in the second match of the Duleep Trophy, which is being played at the main ground of Anantapur Cricket Ground. India D won the toss and decided to bowl against India A. In this match, many players will be seen staking their claim for the second Test against Bangladesh.
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