BGT 2024-25: Ruturaj Gaikwad produces power-packed performance in match simulation
What's the story
India A captain Ruturaj Gaikwad recently displayed his batting skills during a match simulation practice at the WACA, Perth.
The event was organized for players of both India A and the Indian squad for BGT to hone their skills.
Despite a mediocre outing in the two unofficial Tests against Australia A, Gaikwad proved his mettle as a batter during the practice session.
Batting prowess
Gaikwad hits 4 sixes in match simulation
According to reports in Australia, Gaikwad smashed four sixes during the practice session, two of which came against Ravichandran Ashwin, the most experienced bowler in the Indian side.
He also hit a six off newcomer Harshit Rana and sent one into the stands against his India A teammate Manav Suthar.
This batting show comes after Gaikwad's successful leadership stints in domestic cricket tournaments like Duleep Trophy and Irani Trophy.
Career trajectory
Gaikwad's journey and future prospects in cricket
Despite his successful leadership roles and stunning performance in the Zimbabwe T20I series, Gaikwad is yet to make his Test debut.
Moreover, he even failed to make a cut in the main squad for the upcoming series.
Other batters from the main Indian team, including Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill also trained at WACA.
The first Test between India and Australia will begin on November 22 at Optus Stadium in Perth.
Stats
Here are his FC numbers
Coming to his FC stats, Gaikwad has seven centuries in the format. He also has 14 half-centuries to his name.
In 37 matches, the Maharashtra batter has propelled to 2,533 runs in red-ball cricket.
The opener carries an average of over 40 (41.52). Gaikwad, who has represented India in six ODIs and 23 T20Is, registered scores worth 0, 5, 4, and 11 in the unofficial Tests against Australia A.