'I am in his place..' Ruturaj Gaikwad made a big statement on batting at number 3, called himself Kohli's replacement!

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Tezzbuzz|11-07-2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad: After the retirement of Indian team's star player Virat Kohli from T20 cricket, the doors have opened for young players to play at number 3 in the team. However, everyone knows that it is very difficult to replace Kohli at number three in Team India. In such a situation, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is playing in the T20 series against Zimbabwe, has given a big statement on the question of playing at number three in place of Virat Kohli.

Ruturaj Gaikwad gave a big statement on Virat

Team India's young player Ruturaj Gaikwad, while giving his opinion on playing at number 3 during the third T20 match against Zimbabwe, said that this is a big issue and this is not the right time to think about it. It is very difficult to compare with Virat Kohli or try to fill his void. I had also said during the IPL that no one's void can ever be filled. I am currently focusing on my career, want to move forward and this is my priority.

Ruturaj Gaikwad batted at number three

Ruturaj Gaikwad, who created havoc for CSK in IPL, has batted at number three in two matches against Zimbabwe. Gaikwad's bat remained silent in the first match, he scored just 7 runs while batting at number three. But his bat roared fiercely in the second T20. During this, Gaikwad (Ruturaj Gaikwad) batted brilliantly at the same number and scored a half-century of 77 runs in 47 balls at a strike rate of 163.82.

How was Rituraj Gaikwad's performance in IPL

In IPL 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad replaced MS Dhoni as the captain of Chennai Super Kings.

Under his captaincy, CSK could not win the title this season but the team performed brilliantly. At the same time, Gaikwad played 11 matches in IPL 2024. In which he scored 541 runs at an average of 60 and his strike rate was 147.01. Rituraj scored 1 century and 4 half-centuries this season.

Under his captaincy, CSK could not win the title this season but the team performed brilliantly. At the same time, Gaikwad played 11 matches in IPL 2024. In which he scored 541 runs at an average of 60 and his strike rate was 147.01. Rituraj scored 1 century and 4 half-centuries this season.

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