'Australia Connection' Behind Ruturaj Gaikwad's Bangladesh T20Is Absence: Report

02.10.2024 - 03:31 sports.ndtv.com

As the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh, the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad from the squad triggered a huge hue and cry.

Gaikwad's numbers, both for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and T20Is for India remain impressive, yet the opening batter didn't find a place in the squad.

However, a report has claimed that potential Test call-up for the Australia tour is the reason behind the selectors deciding to snub Gaikwad for Bangladesh T20Is.

Gaikwad has accumulated a total of 633 runs in his international career while representing India in 23 T20Is. He averages 39.56, while also scoring one hundred and four fifties.

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