IND vs SL: Ruturaj Gaikwad – Pune will finally get to host a T20 international match after two years when India battles it out against Sri Lanka in the second T20I on January 5, 2023. For Ruturaj Gaikwad in particular, the occasion will be momentous as it will be a homecoming of sorts. The CSK batter has played nine T20Is for India but is yet to play at his home ground in Pune. The right-hand batter will be looking forward to playing his first match in Pune in front of his family. Follow IND vs SL Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
IND vs SL: Homecoming for Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK star likely to play his first home game in Pune against Sri Lanka, check out how the family is gearing up for a momentous occasion
IND vs SL: Gaikwad’s family gearing up for the Pune match against Sri Lanka
Gaikwad has played a few matches in Pune in IPL for the CSK franchise. That time, his family was seen in full attendance. This time the stakes are high as the 24-year-old is set to play for the national team. Naturally, Gaikwad’s family have planned special things for January 5 T20I.
IND vs SL Live: Pandya to make a huge decision three openers, but only two spots left for the opening role – Outgoing BCCI selectors have given a second chance to Gaikwad, Kishan, and Gill to show their caliber in the T20 side. There is very little to choose between Gill, Gaikwad, and Kishan. All three like to get their eyes in before attacking and have a lowish strike rate of below 140. Gaikwad has the best strike rate among the three players scoring runs at 134. Gill and Kishan’s strike rate of 129 in T20 matches does not make a good reading, considering India have adopted an aggressive brand of template in white-ball formats.
IND vs SL: Homecoming for Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK star likely to play his first home game in Pune against Sri Lanka, check out how the family is gearing up for a momentous occasion
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