Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian international cricketer. He leads the Maharashtra cricket team in T20 and List A formats and captains the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. He made his international debut for India in July 2021 against Sri Lanka and captained the squad to a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games. He was the top run-scorer in the 2021 IPL season. Additionally, he captains the Maharashtra team in both T20 and List A cricket.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Height, Wiki, Age
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s height is 5 feet inches. He was born on 31 January 1997 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s age is 27 years as of 2024. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s parents are Dashrath Gaikwad, Savita Gaikwad. Ruturaj’s father was a Defence Research Development Organisation’s (DRDO) employee and his mother is a teacher in a municipality school. Ruturaj did his school at St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Pune in Khadki. He attended Lakashmibai Nadgude School in Pimple Nilakh, Pune, and pursued his college studies at Marathvada Mitra Mandal’s Polytechnic.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Wife/Girlfriend
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s marital status is married. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s wife is Utkarsha Pawar. Ruturaj married to his longtime girlfriend on 3 June 2023 at Mahabaleshwar. The couple live happily.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Career
At just 13, Ruturaj joined the Varroc Dilip Vengsarkar Academy in Pune. In 2015, he showcased his talent by scoring 306 runs in a match, alongside teammate Vinay. Gaikwad’s journey continued with his first-class debut for Maharashtra in 2016. He ventured into Twenty20 cricket the following year. His stellar performance in the 2019 Mandke trophy, with four centuries in as many matches, caught the eye. In 2023, he secured a lucrative deal worth ₹14.8 crore with a Pune-based franchise for the Maharashtra Premier League. Named Puneri Bappa, the franchise appointed Gaikwad as their captain for the inaugural season.
His impressive skills earned him spots in India’s ODI and T20I squads for the series against Sri Lanka in June 2021. Gaikwad made his T20I debut later that year, showcasing his talent on the international stage. He continued to make strides, being named in India’s ODI squad for series against South Africa and the West Indies in December 2021 and January 2022, respectively. In June 2022, he marked a significant milestone by scoring his maiden T20I half-century against South Africa.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Net Worth
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s net worth is around INR 36 crores. He earns his income from his sports and paid promotion.
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