"Has A Bright Future When...": Wasim Akram's Huge Prediction For IPL Star

01.06.2023 - 09:41 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram was all praise for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying that the 26-year-old has a bright future.

Gaikwad capped off another successful season at the in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a total of 590 runs in the bag. In the IPL 2023 final against the Gujarat Titans, Gaikwad hit a quickfire 26 to give his side a flying start in the big chase.

Due to his consistent performances in the IPL, as well as the domestic circuit, Akram feels that Gaikwad is a huge prospect for the Indian team going into the future. "He came up with an excellent performance under pressure.

The plus with him is that he is physically very fit. He is a very good fielder and is young as well. Gaikwad has a bright future when it comes to Indian cricket as well as the franchises he plays for," Akram said on Sportskeeda.

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