Ruturaj Gaikwad Pic_source BCCI
IND vs SL: Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in T20 Series, Shubman Gill Named Vice-Captain
The eagerly anticipated three-match T20 series between India and Sri Lanka is set to commence on July 27. In a surprising turn of events, Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain of India’s T20 team for this series, while Shubman Gill will serve as the vice-captain. However, the exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who showcased an impressive performance during the Zimbabwe tour, has stirred controversy and prompted criticism from former cricketing greats.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Omission Sparks Controversy
Former chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has openly criticized the Indian team management for overlooking Gaikwad. Srikkanth expressed his disappointment, stating, “Ruturaj Gaikwad is an automatic choice for T20. Ruturaj should score more runs and the selectors should look at him because not everyone is as lucky as Shubman Gill.” He further highlighted the disparity in opportunities, noting that not every player has the same level of fortune as Gill, who scored 170 runs in five innings against Zimbabwe at a strike rate of 125.92.
Srikkanth’s comments underscore the frustration felt by many who believe that Gaikwad’s exclusion is unjust. The young batsman had demonstrated his prowess with a highest score of 77* runs while batting at number three, making a strong case for his inclusion in the T20 squad.
As India prepares to face Sri Lanka, the team will be looking to capitalize on the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav and the support of vice-captain Shubman Gill. However, the decision to omit Gaikwad will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion among fans and analysts alike as the series unfolds.
The three-match T20 series promises to be an exciting contest, with India aiming to assert their dominance and Sri Lanka looking to challenge the visitors. The series will also serve as an opportunity for the selected players to showcase their skills and solidify their positions in the team, with the ICC T20 World Cup on the horizon.
T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj.
ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
Do you know why Ruturaj Gaikwad was not selected in the T20Is Squad ?
— Amit Mishra 🇮🇳 (@RealAmitMishr) July 20, 2024
I have a reason.... because he is a CSK Player
Keep reposting until the message reaches the #BCCI management.
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