IND vs SA ODI: The first ODI match between India and South Africa will be played on 30 November in Ranchi. After 6 years, Rituraj Gaikwad will be seen playing in this format for Team India. There has been a big update on his place in the playing eleven.
India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Will Ruturaj Gaikwad be part of the playing eleven in Ranchi ODI against South Africa or not? A big question is running in the minds of fans regarding this. Meanwhile, a new signal has been received. Rituraj has returned to Team India after a long time. He seems completely happy to be back in Men in Blue. He is completely excited to contribute for his Indian team in international cricket.
Last ODI match played 6 years ago
Ruturaj Gaikwad last played an ODI match for India in 2023. His last match was against South Africa on 19 December, but he is making a comeback in front of the same team. At the same time, he played T20 International cricket against Zimbabwe in July 2024. Team India captain Shubman Gill is out of the series due to neck injury, while Shreyas Iyer is also not playing due to injury. In such a situation, Rituraj has returned to the team. On top of that the form is also with them.
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Will Ruturaj Gaikwad get a chance?
Captain KL Rahul has given a big statement regarding Ruturaj Gaikwad’s place in the playing eleven in the first ODI. He has said that Rituraj is a great player. He has performed well in whatever opportunities he has got. Will be waiting to give him a chance in this series. Let us tell you, Rahul is captaining the Indian team in this series.
Rituraj is very happy to make a comeback
Apart from this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has shared the post on social media platform X. In it Rituraj Gaikwad said that it felt good to return to the blue jersey. I am waiting to play for Team India again. Indian team bowling coach Morne Morkel had said on Friday about Ruturaj joining the ODI team. He said that it is best for him to be here.
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