Pics: CSK Star Ruturaj Gaikwad Marries Utkarsha Pawar, Shares Beautiful Pictures From Ceremony

05.06.2023 - 02:58 sports.ndtv.com

India and Chennai Super Kings batter Ruturaj Gaikwad tied the nuptial knot with his long-term girlfriend Utkarsha Pawar on Saturday.

Gaikwad, who had a brilliant Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season for Chennai Super Kings, played a pivotal role in the team's 5th title.

After the conclusion of the season, the young opener was to join the Indian team as a standby player for the World Test Championship final.

But, he pulled out of the 5-day event to get married. Gaikwad shared the adorable pictures of the wedding ceremony on social media.

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