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  'Quality player': Stephen Fleming backs CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to improve amid subpar form

  Cricket | April 18, 2026 8:05 IST

  Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming took centre stage and backed the side's skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to return to form after his subpar form in the IPL 2026 continued. The coach backed him to come good in the upcoming games.

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  CSK's jigsaw falling into place: But is Ruturaj Gaikwad, the opener, a puzzle to Chennai's batting?

  Cricket | April 15, 2026 17:42 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 63 runs off 58 balls in IPL 2026. His strike rate reads a poor 108.62. CSK have been bailed out by Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre and Sarafraz Khan with the bat. The jigsaw puzzle is falling into place, but the opening piece is yet to find its slot in it. And Gaikwad knows it.

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  'It's on me today': CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad takes responsibility for 43-run loss against RCB

  Cricket | April 06, 2026 9:03 IST

  CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken the responsibility for his team's 43-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. He believes that they would've even chased down the 251-run target had he scored some runs at the top of the order.

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  Chennai Super Kings create world record vs RCB despite 43-run defeat in Bengaluru

  Cricket | April 06, 2026 7:37 IST

  Chennai Super Kings lost their third consecutive match on Sunday against RCB by 43 runs. They are yet to win a game in IPL 2026 but created a world record while scoring 207 runs in 19.4 overs in the 251-run chase. Know more about the unique record set at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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  'You cannot back down': R Ashwin weighs in on Ruturaj Gaikwad's showing after PBKS loss

  Cricket | April 04, 2026 12:20 IST

  With Punjab Kings registering a stellar win over Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, former India international Ravichandran Ashwin came forward and talked about Ruturaj Gaikwad's performance in the clash.

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  CSK vs PBKS: Memes galore as Sanju Samson flops again for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026

  Cricket | April 03, 2026 20:58 IST

  Sanju Samson’s struggle in IPL 2026 continued as the CSK star fell for just seven against Punjab Kings. Despite a blistering 73 from youngster Ayush Mhatre, Chennai’s high-profile openers failed to fire, sparking a mid-innings collapse at Chepauk.

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  Ruturaj Gaikwad wants fans to allow youngsters 'to make mistakes' after tough start to IPL 2026 camp

  Cricket | April 02, 2026 22:49 IST

  CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is prioritising a nurturing environment for a young squad following an opening loss to RR. Ahead of their home game against PBKS, he urged patience for debutants like Kartik Sharma while adapting to a high-scoring Chepauk.

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  'Not frustrated at all': CSK Gaikwad feels 'good to start with lot of mistakes' after RR loss

  Cricket | March 30, 2026 23:24 IST

  Chennai Super Kings suffered a heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2026 clash, as they were bowled out cheaply for 127. RR dominated the chase with ease, sealing a comprehensive win and exposing CSK’s struggles in both batting and bowling departments early in the season.

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  Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals CSK's new opening combination for IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 26, 2026 9:25 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad confirms he will open with Sanju Samson for CSK in IPL 2026, with Ayush Mhatre likely at No.3. Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube are set for middle-order roles, while MS Dhoni’s position could be key to finishing games.

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  Ruturaj Gaikwad shatters Michael Bevan's world record after 20 years, Know details

  Cricket | January 08, 2026 13:38 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad, dropped from India's squad for New Zealand ODI series, responded to the snub by shattering a world record after 20 years. He smashed an unbeaten 134 off 131 balls for Maharashtra against Goa to break Michael Bevan's stunning record.

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  'Very tough on him': Former India cricketer weighs in on Ruturaj Gaikwad's omission

  Cricket | January 04, 2026 11:47 IST

  Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about the exclusion of star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad from India's ODI squad that will take on New Zealand from January 11 across three ODI matches.

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  Why was Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from India's ODI squad to face New Zealand? Check details

  Cricket | January 03, 2026 19:16 IST

  With the BCCI announcing India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, let us have a look as to why star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad was dropped from the Men in Blue's ODI squad for the upcoming series.

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  Gaikwad sends message to BCCI with hundred in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Padikkal, Sarfaraz knock doors

  Cricket | December 31, 2025 17:41 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad has sent a strong message to the BCCI with his hundred in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Devdutt Padikkal continued his Midas touch with yet another hundred in the tournament. Sarfaraz Khan also hit a ton in the VHT.

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  Curious case of Ruturaj Gaikwad and his century jinx spills into ODIs

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 23:51 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad's maiden ODI century ended in a losing cause as South Africa chased down 359 runs in Raipur to level the three-match series. There is a curious case of Ruturaj and his centuries and it has spilled into ODI cricket as well. Know details here

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  Ruturaj Gaikwad misses out on 14-year-old all-time record despite 77-ball century vs South Africa

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 17:08 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad had a field day with the bat in the second ODI against South Africa as he smashed his maiden century in the format. Gaikwad reached the three-figure mark off just 77 balls, but even then, he missed out on breaking the 14-year-old record.

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  IND vs SA: Ruturaj Gaikwad slams maiden ODI century, continues sensational 50-over form

  Cricket | December 03, 2025 16:03 IST

  Star India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad performed exceptionally well against South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing series. The star batter, coming out to bat after the fall of the second wicket, slammed his maiden ODI century.

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  Dewald Brevis' stunner ruins Ruturaj Gaikwad's return to India ODI team: Watch

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 16:11 IST

  Dewald Brevis pulled off a stunning one-handed catch at backward point, diving to his right to grab Ruturaj Gaikwad’s firm drive off Baartman. Standing closer than usual, his quick reflexes turned a crisp shot into a crucial wicket, leaving the crowd in awe.

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  IND vs SA 1st ODI: India's rotten luck with toss continues as SA opt to field; no Pant for hosts

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 13:48 IST

  South Africa extended India's ODI toss-losing streak to 19 as Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field in the first of the three matches in Ranchi on Sunday. KL Rahul returned to the leadership role for India after almost two years, while Temba Bavuma rested for the Proteas for the opener.

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  KL Rahul hints at inclusion of ‘top-class’ Ruturaj Gaikwad during South Africa ODI series

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 8:37 IST

  Indian top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who last played an ODI almost two years ago, earned a recall to the side on the back of consistent run in the 50-over format for India A against South Africa A. Captain for the series, KL Rahul, hinted that Gaikwad might not be too far from making the side.

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  IND vs SA: India's predicted playing XI for first ODI, will Ruturaj Gaikwad play?

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 21:10 IST

  The ODI series between India and South Africa is set to get underway on Sunday, November 30. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in action for India. But who will replace Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who have been ruled out of the series? Here's India's possible playing XI;