IND vs SA ODI: The first ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on 30 November in Ranchi. Gautam Gambhir’s problems have increased before this match. There is a headache regarding number 4. Ruturaj Gaikwad is an option.
India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Gautam Gambhir is being criticized a lot after the test series between India and South Africa. The reason behind this is that Team India had to face defeat by 0-2. Now another new problem has emerged in front of the Indian head coach. Those who keep changing the batting order are not able to come out of serious controversies. In the first innings of the Guwahati Test, Washington Sundar was sent at number 3, while in the second innings he was sent at number 8. Something similar can be seen in ODI. According to reports, Rituraj Gaikwad can be kept at number 4 in Ranchi, while Tilak Verma is also in the team.
Gambhir was seen talking to Gaikwad
In the training session held on Friday in Ranchi, a lot of focus was placed on Rituraj Gaikwad. The right-handed batsman was seen practicing for 45 minutes continuously. The most noteworthy thing in this was that he was getting tips from Virat Kohli. After that Gautam Gambhir was also seen talking with Rituraj. The interesting thing is that Rituraj does the opening. But, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are present in Team India, on whom this responsibility will rest. In such a situation, Rituraj may have to play at number 4.
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Rituraj Gaikwad has played only 6 ODIs
Rituraj Gaikwad has returned to Team India after a long time. He got a chance to play a total of 6 ODI matches, after which he was dropped from the team. The main reason for this was that runs were not scored with the bat in those matches. He scored only 115 runs at an average of 19.15. He was given a chance as an opener in all the matches, but now he can play in the middle order at a new place. Gautam Gambhir can send him to bat at 4.
Scored a century against South Africa A
Recently, while playing against South Africa A, Ruturaj Gaikwad also scored a brilliant century in a match. He had also given proof of his current form to the management. His innings came as an opening batsman. Now he plays at number 4, so there will be a need to change his batting style. Like Shreyas Iyer, the decision will have to be taken after understanding the circumstances. Apart from this, if he plays at number four, it will be unfair to Tilak Verma. He is the best at this number. Whereas, KL Rahul will be seen on the fifth position.
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