Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Shubman Gill: Fans Express Discontent Over Squad Selection
The BCCI recently announced India’s squad for the Sri Lanka tour, sparking significant discussion among cricket fans. One of the main points of contention is the exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad, despite his consistent performances. Fans are upset that the Marathmola player, who has been outstanding in recent years, was not cut.
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Ruturaj’s Performance Overshadowed
During the recent Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe, Ruturaj Gaikwad played crucial innings in the initial matches, helping India to a 4-1 victory under Shubman Gill’s captaincy. Ruturaj has been the highest run-scorer for India in the last seven Twenty20 internationals with 356 runs. Despite this, he was left out of the series against Sri Lanka, leading fans to target the BCCI for what they see as an unfair decision.
Comparison: Gaikwad vs. Gill
Many are questioning why Shubman Gill, who has been struggling, was named vice-captain while Ruturaj was excluded. Some former players have voiced their support for Ruturaj Gaikwad, and fans have started a trend comparing Shubman Gill to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Here’s a comparison of their Twenty20 statistics:
| Statistic | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Shubman Gill |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 23 | 19 |
| Runs | 623 | 505 |
| Best Scores | 123* | 126* |
| Fifties/Centuries | 4 fifties/1 century | 3 fifties/1 century |
| Strike Rate | 143.54 | 139.50 |
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Twenty20 Series Schedule
The Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka is set to begin on July 27th. Here is the schedule:
- 1st Match: 27th July – 7 pm
- 2nd Match: 28th July – 7 pm
- 3rd Match: 30th July – 7 pm
India Twenty20 Team – Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Rian Parag, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khalil Ahmed and Mohammad Siraj.
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