CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad surprised fans by bowling and taking a wicket, showcasing his all-round skills while playing for Maharashtra. Could this performance push BCCI to consider him more seriously?
Published: August 19, 2025 10:24 PM IST
New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad surprised his fans this time. Playing for Maharashtra against Chhattisgarh in the Bucchi Babu tournament, Gaikwad played the role of a bowler for the first time and took important wickets for his team. Gaikwad, who was out of action for most of IPL 2025 due to injury, appeared in full fitness and rhythm in this match. The specialty of this match was that Prithvi Shaw, who was out of Indian cricket for a long time, played wearing the Maharashtra jersey for the first time after leaving Mumbai.
Captain got the gift of success.
In this match, Chhattisgarh batsmen Shashank Tiwari and Saurabh Majumdar were building an important partnership for the last wicket. When the Maharashtra team was struggling to break this partnership, captain Ankit Bawne handed the ball to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Gaikwad’s brilliant bowling
Gaikwad gave a single on the first ball and Majumdar hit a big six on the second ball. But after this, Majumdar got caught in Gaikwad’s spin. Gaikwad himself took the catch at the non-striker’s end and impressed everyone with his bowling.
Ruturaj Gaikwad closed the day, bowling an over and taking a wicket off to wrap up today’s Chhattisgarh’s innings in the Day 1 of the Buchi Babu Multi-Day Tournament🏏
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— Maharashtra Cricket Association (@MahaCricket) August 18, 2025
Sarfaraz Khan’s explosive century
Another great moment was seen in the same tournament when Mumbai batsman Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant century. Sarfaraz, who was ignored for the five-match Test series against England, completed his century in 92 balls against TNCA XI. When the Mumbai team was struggling at 98/3, Sarfaraz fought bravely.
Sarfaraz preparing to prove himself
Sarfaraz, who recently made headlines due to his tremendous body transformation, is now eager to prove himself before the Test series against the West Indies. He believes that all Mumbai cricketers should play in the Kanga League. Sarfaraz says that players should not distance themselves from this tournament for fear of failure.
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