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Ruturaj Gaikwad (Source-Twitter)
Chennai Super Kings head into the IPL 2024 season as the defending champions. Over the years MS Dhoni and his side have produced many stars. Some of them have gone on to play for India and become huge names.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is one such player after his exploits with the bat in 2023. The 27-year-old has become an integral part of the side since his debut in 2020. With his amazing batting talents and his cool attitude, Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the main assets for CSK.
In this story, we list three reasons why Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the most valuable assets for Chennai Super Kings.
#1. A Solid and consistent performer at the top –
Ever since his debut, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been scoring runs consistently for Chennai Super Kings. During the 2023 IPL, Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad provided the men in yellow with some terrific starts. What makes Ruturaj Gaikwad different is the fact that he adapts to situations quickly. Despite starting the innings slowly, Ruturaj Gaikwad has the talent to push the scoring rate towards the back end of the innings.
#2. Next captain in waiting –
IPL 2024 will most probably be the last time MS Dhoni will play for Chennai Super Kings. After the eventual retirement of the legendary skipper, there will be a huge void. This is where Ruturaj Gaikwad steps into the equation. Many fans and experts feel that Ruturaj Gaikwad is the perfect candidate to skipper the CSK Side. A mixture of cool attitude and good decision-making prowess. Ruturaj Gaikwad has the perfect credentials to be the new skipper.
#3. India’s next big batting star –
In just a few years Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will call it quits and move away from international cricket. The onus will then fall on Ruturaj Gaikwad to make the batting spot in the Indian set-up as his own. Batting at the top of the order with India will also give the youngster more confidence as far as facing the toughest bowlers is concerned. Chennai Super Kings can also use this as a vehicle to promote Ruturaj Gaikwad as their biggest brand.