Ruturaj Gaikwad Joins Yorkshire County Cricket Club for Upcoming Season
Yorkshire Welcomes Indian Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad
Leeds, June 10: The Yorkshire County Cricket Club, competing in Division One of the County Championship, has officially announced the signing of Indian cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad as their overseas player on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old batter is set to join the Yorkshire team ahead of their County Championship match against Surrey in Scarborough this July. He will remain with the club until the season concludes and will also be eligible for the Day Cup.
"I’m thrilled to be joining Yorkshire for the remainder of the English domestic season. Experiencing cricket in this country has always been a dream of mine, and Yorkshire is the most prestigious club in England," Gaikwad expressed in a statement.
"It’s crucial for me to start strong during this important phase of the season. We have significant matches in the County Championship, and the One Day Cup presents a fantastic chance to secure some silverware."
Previously, Gaikwad was part of the India A squad for the series against England Lions but did not participate in the unofficial Tests due to an elbow fracture that sidelined him for the latter part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
As the captain of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, the Pune-born player boasts six international ODI caps and has played 23 T20I matches.
"I’m very pleased to have Ruturaj join us for the latter half of the season. He is a skilled cricketer with a versatile game that aligns perfectly with our playing style," stated Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath.
"Ruturaj will enhance our batting order and has the capability to score quickly when needed. He’s an exciting talent, highly regarded in the cricketing community."
The right-handed batter is adaptable, capable of batting in any position within the top four, and has demonstrated his ability to open the batting for India when necessary.
Gavin Hamilton, the General Manager of Cricket, remarked, "Ruturaj has an impressive track record across all formats and is a versatile player who will significantly bolster our team in the second half of the season. Everyone at Yorkshire CCC is eager to welcome Ruturaj in July."