Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad's ODI Snub and Vijay Hazare Feat
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of Chennai Super Kings, was dropped from India's ODI team for the series against New Zealand.
R Ashwin, a former Indian cricketer, sent him a motivational message advising him to never give up.
Ruturaj had a mixed performance in the recent ODI series against South Africa, scoring 8 in the first match and a century in the second.
He will now be out of international cricket for at least six months.
Meanwhile, Ruturaj became the fastest batter to hit 100 sixes in the Vijay Hazare Trophy while playing for Maharashtra.
He scored 66 runs in a recent match and has a total of 257 runs in the ongoing tournament.
CSK also congratulated him on this achievement.
Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from India's ODI team for the New Zealand series.
R Ashwin advised Ruturaj to never give up despite the setback.
Ruturaj scored 8 in the first ODI and a century in the second against South Africa.
Shreyas Iyer's return led to Ruturaj's omission from the team.
Ruturaj became the fastest batter to hit 100 sixes in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- Who
- Ruturaj Gaikwad, R Ashwin, Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- What
- Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from India's ODI team and became fastest to 100 sixes in Vijay Hazare Trophy
- When
- After the ODI series against South Africa and during the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Where
- India
- Why
- Shreyas Iyer's return to the team
- Player Dropped
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Reason for Drop
- Shreyas Iyer's return
- Recent Performance
- 8 in 1st ODI, 100 in 2nd ODI
- Motivational Message
- R Ashwin's advice to never give up
- Team Affiliation
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Upcoming Series
- India vs New Zealand ODIs
- Duration of Absence
- At least six months
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Fastest to 100 sixes
- Runs in Vijay Hazare
- 257 runs in 5 matches
- Sixes in Vijay Hazare
- 105 sixes in 57 matches
Sources
No Matter How You Feel...: R Ashwin Sends Reminder To Ruturaj Gaikwad After CSK Captain Loses ODI Spot
CSK Send Motivational Message To Ruturaj Gaikwad After ODI Snub For New Zealand Series
‘Could Gaikwad have been kept in the squad?’: R Ashwin after India’s ODI squad selection against New Zealand
Shreyas Iyer back, Rishabh Pant keeps place, Mohammed Shami ignored for ODIs vs NZ - Telegraph India
CSK Congratulate Ruturaj Gaikwad For Becoming Fastest Batter To...
