Ruturaj Gaikwad’s bad condition (Photo-PTI)
Ruturaj Gaikwad: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s bad times are not ending. Gaikwad’s poor performance continues in IPL 2026. Gaikwad, who had failed in the last four matches, could not play a big innings even against Kolkata Knight Riders in the fifth match. This player was out after scoring 7 runs in 6 balls. Gaikwad was dismissed by left arm spinner Anukul Roy. After Gaikwad’s failure again, the question is being raised once again whether this player deserves to remain in the team, should Sanju not be made the captain of the team?
Rituraj Gaikwad’s flop show continues
Rituraj Gaikwad has scored only 57 runs in five matches so far in IPL 2026 at an average of 14.25. The strike rate of this player is also 103.63. Before being out for 7 runs against KKR, Gaikwad was out after scoring 15 runs against Delhi Capitals, 7 against RCB, 28 against Punjab Kings and just 6 runs against Rajasthan Royals. After Gaikwad’s poor performance, fans are demanding his immediate removal from the team.
Ruturaj Gaikwad should step down as a captain of #CSK and #CSK should not include him in Playing11.
He is not a #T20 player. He is perfect for #ODI #IPL #IPL2026 #KKRVSCSK #KKR #CSK
— Jay Patel 🇮🇳 (@Jay__Patel00) April 14, 2026
Gaikwad is being trolled
Rituraj Gaikwad is being continuously trolled due to his poor performance. Fans are advising him to leave the captaincy of the team and focus on batting. Many people even said that he should be dropped from the team and Sanju Samson should be made the captain and Urvil Patel should be made to open.
Let us tell you that this season has been bad for Gaikwad. In the T20 format, in the year 2025-26 season, Gaikwad has scored only 184 runs in 10 innings at an average of 18.4. His strike rate is also less than 130 and he has played dot balls almost 40 percent of the time. If Gaikwad continues to play like this, the pressure on him will increase.
