‘Shame on you BCCI’: Fans slam selectors for dropping Ruturaj Gaikwad from India team | SL vs IND 2024

I Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the revamped squads for the upcoming T20I series against it Sri Lankawithout the star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad emerges as a major talking point.

The three-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and India will begin on July 27, followed by the ODI series scheduled to begin on August 1.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s impressive form has not gone without reward

Gaikwad’s omission has sent shockwaves through the cricket fraternity, especially fans and experts. I Chennai Super Kings (CSK) the captain scored an impressive 133 runs in just three innings in India’s recent T20I series against Zimbabwe. Despite showing resilience, Gaikwad finds himself on the outside looking in, sparking debate and outrage on social media.

New faces and returning stars

Suryakumar Yadavbatsman known for his hard hitting, has been named as the new captain of Sri Lanka T20Is. Shubman Gill, who has shown that his leadership is strong during the Zimbabwe tour, takes over as vice-captain. The upcoming T20I series also sees the return of experienced pacers Arshdeep Singh again Mohammed Sirajand an explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pantwho were resting during the trip to Zimbabwe.

UPDATE: BCCI announces Indian teams for white-ball tour of Sri Lanka; Suryakumar Yadav to lead in T20Is

The era of Gautam Gambhir begins

The Indian opener Gautam Gambhir steps as the new coach of Team India, marking his first stint in this role. Gambhir succeeds Rahul Dravidwho led India to a historic T20 World Cup victory last month.

Here’s how fans reacted to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s departure:

Let’s raise Ruturaj Gaikwad above cricket politics. Let’s bring back the real talent!

Shame on you BCCI 🤡 pic.twitter.com/GjdHCeYHEQ

— Nicky (@iemnic) July 18, 2024

BCCI Politics Ruined Rutu’s Career

8th Rank In T20I Level But Not Selected In T20 Team.

Averaged 60 in List A But No Place in ODI Squad.

Another thing he has to do to play for the country.

Ruturaj Gaikwad deserves a better country 💔😓 pic.twitter.com/y1MxEgXyZh

— 🤍✍ (@imAnthoni_) July 18, 2024

It Does Not Set Any Matter.
Never Complain About Anything.
No PR, Just Pure Talent✌️💛

You are being searched and robbed by BCCI.

~Being Ruturaj Gaikwad is hard, Ngl. pic.twitter.com/e4tScfj7HZ

— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) July 18, 2024

Whenever Ruturaj Gaikwad Gets A Chance, He Has Been Doing Well But Still He Doesn’t…. Selectors and Coach Gautam Gambhir Did Not Pick Him in T20I Squad.

1 Like = 10 Slaps
1 RT = 100 slaps pic.twitter.com/Xco346qXNT

– Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) July 18, 2024

Gill PR and BCCI politics win and our talented young player ruturaj gaikwad lose again 💔pic.twitter.com/7Evy7BTS8H

— 𝑃𝑖𝑘𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑢☆•° (@11eleven_4us) July 18, 2024

He is not selfish
He is not a Statpadder
He has no PR
He is not aggressive
Ruturaj Gaikwad For You 💙 ✨#RuturajGaikwad #INDvsSL #BCCI pic.twitter.com/MNFQ1kouEK

– JassPreet (@JassPreet96) July 18, 2024

Last 10 Batting Statistics (T20I Batting) :

– Ishan Kishan: 168 Runs | Rating: 16.8 (Not considered)
– Shubman Gill: 287 Runs | Rating: 28.7 (Vice-captain)
– Ruturaj Gaikwad: 421 Runs | Rating: 42.1 (Reduced)
– Rishabh Pant: 188 Runs | Rating: 18.8 (All format player) pic.twitter.com/nhqHiIW1M0

– Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) July 19, 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad needs that support!!🤔#RuturajGaikwad | #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/9yR6Dnm1MC

– FairWin247 (@FairWin_247) July 18, 2024

Stars are made on the floor, not in a conference room. Keep the faith, we will win this election. Our day will come. Justice for Ruturaj Gaikwad.@GautamGambhir Sunni dae pic.twitter.com/cur6akOhn1

– Pradeep (@I_Pradeep_7) July 18, 2024

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