Ruturaj Gaikwad News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tilak Varma to join Hampshire for ongoing County season
New Delhi, June 11: Young Indian batting sensation Tilak Varma is set to broaden his horizons with a stint in English county cricket, having signed with Hampshire for the ongoing County Championship season. The move marks a significant milestone in the 22-year-old’s promising career, as he prepares to test his red-ball skills in challenging overseas conditions.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad signs for Yorkshire until end of season
Yorkshire, June 10: Chennai Super Kings captain and India's top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has signed for Yorkshire until the end of the season.
Ruturaj Gaikwad signs contract with Yorkshire for Championship, One-Day Cup
Leeds, June 10: Division One County Championship side Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced the overseas signing of Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad on Tuesday.
Ruturaj's appointment as CSK captain set me on cloud 9, says India batter's childhood coach
New Delhi, April 30: Mohan Jadhav, the childhood coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper and Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, opened up onthe appointment of his pupil as the captain of the Men in Yellow, saying that it "set him on cloud 9".
Ruturaj's appointment as CSK captain set me on cloud 9, says childhood coach Mohan Jadhav
New Delhi, April 30: India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad’s childhood coach Mohan Jadhav was confident that his ward would one day lead Chennai Super Kings, but he never thought it would happen so soon.
IPL 2025: We lost 5 in a row and won title, says Kasi Viswanathan as he backs CSK for a comeback
New Delhi, April 22: Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan has acknowledged the deep sense of disappointment and frustration among the franchise's loyal fanbase following a string of poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. However, the senior official expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back, drawing parallels to CSK's famous turnaround in 2010 when the team recovered from a mid-season slump to lift their maiden IPL title.
IPL 2025: CSK sign Ayush Mhatre as replacement for injured Ruturaj Gaikwad
Mumbai, April 14: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) roped in 17-year-old batter Ayush Mhatre as the replacement for injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
IPL 2025: CSK pick Mhatre as Gaikwad's injury replacement, SRH sign Ravichandran for injured Zampa
New Delhi, April 14: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have picked Ayush Mhatre as injury replacement for skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an elbow fracture. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have signed Smaran Ravichandran as a replacement for injured Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa.
IPL 2025: 'We're still hanging on to', says Hussey on CSK's playoffs hopes
Chennai, April 12: Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey is still hopeful of change of fortunes for the five-time champions in the IPL 2025 season and making to the playoffs despite losing five matches in a row.
MS Dhoni set to lead CSK as Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of IPL due to injury
New Delhi April 10: MS Dhoni is set to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season following Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion due to an injury.
IPL 2025: Dhoni back as CSK captain after injury ends Gaikwad's season
Chennai, April 10: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) once again in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out for the remainder of the season with an elbow fracture.
IPL 2025: Dropped catches cost us, says Gaikwad after CSK's fourth straight loss
New Chandigarh, April 8: After losing their fourth straight game, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad narrowed down their recent losses to poor execution in the field after suffering an 18-run defeat against the Punjab Kings in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Tuesday.
CSK skipper Gaikwad speaks on point of difference during four successive IPL 2025 losses
Mullanpur, April 9: After his side's loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said that team's poor fielding has been a "point of difference" during their four successive losses.
IPL 2025: PBKS win toss, elects to bat first against CSK
Mullanpur, April 8: Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Mullanpur on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: PBKS opt to bat first against CSK as both sides field unchanged XIs
New Chandigarh, April 8: Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and opted to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: I'd be very surprised if CSK aren't able to make a turnaround, says Watson
New Delhi, April 7: A gloomy outlook surrounds the chatter of what's in store for five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings in the rest of IPL 2025. Die-hard supporters of the franchise have seen a less-than-ideal start to the ongoing season - their team is in ninth place with only a win against the Mumbai Indians to their credit.
We have always been playing catch-up games: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad following third consecutive loss in IPL 2025
Chennai, April 5: Following the loss against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on the reason behind the loss in the 17th encounter of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
IPL 2025: Power-play definitely a concern for CSK in both batting and bowling, admits Gaikwad
Chennai, April 5: After five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings suffered their second successive home defeat in IPL 2025, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that the power-play phase is a major concern for them in both batting and bowling.
IPL 2025: No du Plessis as DC win toss and elect to bat first against Gaikwad-led CSK
Chennai, April 5: Delhi Capitals will be without the services of vice-captain Faf du Plessis as captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bat first against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 17 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Watson backs Dhoni to lead CSK in Gaikwad's absence
New Delhi, April 5: Former Australia and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shane Watson has backed legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni to lead CSK if regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad doesn’t recover in time from his elbow injury.
MS Dhoni may captain CSK as Ruturaj Gaikwad uncertain for Delhi Capitals clash
Chennai, April 5: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) at home, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey provided an update on franchise skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury.
IPL 2025: Dhoni likely to captain CSK against DC if Gaikwad not fit in time, says Hussey
Chennai, April 4: Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has hinted at MS Dhoni leading the side in their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday if regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad doesn't recover in time from his elbow injury.
IPL 2025: 'We're pushing hard to try and find that form', Fleming after CSK's loss to RR
Guwahati, March 31: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming reflecting on the team's struggle to post big scores following their six-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 season, mentioned that his side is working hard to regain form, but adapting to a new set of players and combinations in this new cycle is proving to be a challenge.
Rajasthan Royals edge past CSK in thriller, Ruturaj Gaikwad highlights fielding lapses
Guwahati, March 31: Rajasthan Royals (RR) opened their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with a thrilling 6-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati. Despite a blazing 81 off 36 balls from Nitish Rana, CSK made a comeback with the ball, restricting the Royals to 182/9. However, their batting unit fell short in the chase, leaving captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to reflect on the key moments that cost them the match.
IPL 2025: Gaikwad's fighting half-century goes in vain as Hasaranga's four-fer helps RR down CSK by six runs
Guwahati, March 30: A fighting half-century from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad went in vain as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) succumbed to a six-run loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Guwahati on Sunday, with spinner Wanindu Hasaranga shining for the Men in Pink with a four-wicket haul.
IPL 2025: Unfortunately we've not been getting good starts, says Gaikwad after loss against RR
Guwahati, March 31: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad blamed openers -- Rachin Ravindra and Rahul Tripathi -- for not providing good starts in the IPL 2025 season after losing to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Sunday.
IPL 2025: Nitish, Hasaranga lead Rajasthan to first win of season against Chennai Super Kings
Guwahati, March 30: After Nitish Rana's 81, Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wicket haul helped Rajasthan Royals to beat Chennai Super Kings by six runs to secure their first win of the IPL 2025 season.
IPL 2025: Overton, Shankar come in as Chennai opt to bowl against Rajasthan
Guwahati, March 30: Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed two changes in the playing 11 with Jamie Overton and Vijay Shankar coming in for Sam Curran and Deepak Hooda.
IPL 2025: CSK win toss, put Rajasthan Royals to bat; Shankar, Overton feature in Super Kings Playing XI
Guwahati, March 30: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League here in Guwahati.
IPL 2025: CSK skipper Gaikwad laments dropped catches, poor powerplay batting following loss to RCB
Chennai, March 29: Following his team's loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed that 170 runs was a "par total" on the Chepauk surface and dropped catches, some extra boundaries costed them the game.
As a group, we were outstanding: Josh Hazlewood reflects on RCB's win over CSK
New Delhi March 29: After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in the 8th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed his feelings in the post-match presentation.
IPL 2025: Nick Knight questions CSK's tactical shake-up, calls for Gaikwad-Conway reunion
New Delhi, March 29: Former England opener Nick Knight has criticized Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) decision to break up their successful opening partnership of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: Defending totals - a victory mantra for RCB?
Chennai, March 28: When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium, fans will be rooting for the Red and Gold franchise to improve their overall record against the Men in Yellow.
IPL 2025: Bhuvi comes in for RCB as CSK elect to bowl first in Southern Derby
Chennai, March 28: Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram here on Friday.
Whenever Virat Kohli is playing, it is clash to look forward to...: CSK captain Gaikwad
New Delhi, March 27: Ahead of clash with RCB, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad shared his thoughts on playing the match and going up against Virat Kohli.
IPL 2025: Whenever Kohli is in the opposition, it is always a clash to look forward to, says Gaikwad
New Delhi, March 27: Ahead of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said the upcoming clash is something he always awaits to play, citing the presence of talismanic batter Virat Kohli.
IPL 2025: If I'm not wicketkeeping, I'm useless on the field, says Dhoni
New Delhi, March 27: Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni said that he would feel "useless" on the field if he is not doing the behind-the-stumps duty, as he reads the game well while doing wicketkeeping.
Told him, 90 pc you will lead next season: Dhoni on Rituraj Gaikwad emerging as CSK skipper
New Delhi March 24: Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has explained the reasons for the team management choosing Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK), saying he has been part of the squad for quite some time, is calm and composed and the team management was confident about his ability to deliver.
'Gaikwad was making 99 pc decisions,' Dhoni brushes off speculations of taking on-field calls for CSK skipper
Chennai, March 24: Former skipper MS Dhoni clarified that all crucial decisions, such as bowling changes and field placements, were solely made by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, with his role being limited to offering guidance following his decision to pass the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy to Gaikwad.
IPL 2025: Vignesh Puthur, son of an autorickshaw driver, charts his future with Mumbai Indians
Chennai, March 24: As Mumbai Indians defended a modest total of 156, they brought in a 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner Vignesh Puthur as an Impact Substitute, handing a debut to the young player from Mallapuram in Kerala. Coming in for India captain Rohit Sharma, Puthur made his IPL debut even before playing senior representative cricket for his state as the five-time champions plucked him from nowhere to put him on the national stage, in front of millions of fans.