WATCH: Ruturaj Gaikwad impresses with his wicket-keeping skills in MPL 2024
Ruturaj Gaikwad, a good opening batsman, has surprised everyone with his wicket-keeping skills in the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2024 season. Although his main role remains batting, Gaikwad’s performances behind the stumps have sparked discussions about his potential as a future wicketkeeper.
Ruturaj Gaikwad shows off his wicket-keeping skills in MPL 2024
Gaikwad’s first wicketkeeping against Chhatrapati Sambhaji Kings in the middle MPL 2024 it was not surprising. In the first ball he faced in this new role, his eloquence and intelligence were evident. A wide delivery from the bowler threatens to run away for a boundary, but Gaikwad makes a spectacular dive to his right, tucking the ball well. This acrobatic effort was captured on video and quickly went viral, raising eyebrows and igniting discussions about his potential successor in the legend. MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL.
Here is the video:
Ruturaj Gaikwad keeping the wickets of Puneri Bappa 🧤#MaharashtraPremierLeague#JioCinemaSports#MPLonJioCinema #MPLonSports18 pic.twitter.com/4pL4X1k7j5
— Sports18 (@Sports18) June 17, 2024
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Guturaj leads the charts with Puneria Bappa
While his wicket-keeping skills have attracted attention, batting remains Gaikwad’s main strength. He is currently the highest run-scorer for his team, Puneri Bappa, in MPL 2024. He has amassed 290 runs at an impressive average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 168.60, including a brilliant fifty.
This new wicket-keeping ability adds another dimension to Gaikwad’s cricket game. While his batting prowess is undeniable, his performance behind the stumps has opened the doors to some interesting possibilities, both for his future with CSK and the Indian cricket team.
Complete Puneria Bappa team in MPL 2024:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Abhimanyu Jadhav, Pawan Shah, Yash Kshirsagar, Shripad Nimbalkar, Suraj Shinde (wk), Sahil Autade (wk), Saurabh Sanklecha, Roshan Waghsare, Ramkrishana Ghosh, Rohan Kharat, Vivek Selar, Sachin , Piyush Salvi, Sohan Jamale, Rahul Desai, Rohan Damle, Aayush Raktade, Neel Gandhi, Shubham Taiswal, Devansh Tandel
