Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Ex-India Opener Questions Gaikwad's Absence from India A Squads
A former cricket player named Aakash Chopra is wondering why Ruturaj Gaikwad wasn't picked for the India A cricket teams.
Gaikwad, who leads the Chennai Super Kings, has been doing well.
Chopra is surprised because Gaikwad has scored runs and captained winning teams.
Gaikwad had an injury earlier in the year but has since returned and performed well.
Chopra thinks Gaikwad is too good a player to be completely left out of the selection.
Gaikwad is expected to play in the Ranji Trophy starting October 15.
Aakash Chopra questioned Ruturaj Gaikwad's absence from India A squads.
Gaikwad missed the cut for the three-match 50-overs games.
Gaikwad was injured in April with a fractured elbow.
He returned to action in the Duleep Trophy, scoring 184 and 16.
Chopra highlighted Gaikwad’s previous performances and leadership.
- Who
- Aakash Chopra, former India opener and Ruturaj Gaikwad
- What
- Chopra questioned Ruturaj Gaikwad's absence from India A squads.
- When
- Gaikwad was omitted from the multi-format India A squads recently announced.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Chopra believes Gaikwad, a successful player, should have been included.
- Player
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Former Opener
- Aakash Chopra
- Event
- India A Squad Selection
- Format
- Multi-format India A squads
- Injury
- Fractured elbow in April 2024