Ruturaj Gaikwad’s exclusion from the T20I team was criticized by fans and cricket experts after his remarkable performance in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, played at Harare Sports Club. The right-handed batter scored two outstanding half-centuries. Still, it was not enough, as he did not make it to the squad for the India vs. Sri Lanka T20I series.
Why was Ruturaj Gaikwad not selected?
Ahead of the series, India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, addressed the press and explained the reason for Ruturaj’s omission.
“We had an opportunity to give some of those guys a go in the Zimbabwe series, which was good. So, we have enough depth if tomorrow there is loss of form for the players that are playing or there are injuries,” Agargar said during the press conference on July 22 (Monday).
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Ruturaj Gaikwad stats in T20Is
Ruturaj has been a consistent performer in the shortest format of the game. From the IPL to the Zimbabwe series, he has been in terrific form. In 23 T20Is, Gaikwad has amassed 633 runs at an average of 39.56 and a strike rate of 143.53.
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
| 23 | 633 | 123* | 39.56 | 143.53 | 1 | 4 |
