BCCI brutally slammed by Ruturaj Gaikwad's teammate for batter's Bangladesh T20Is snub

In a surprising move by the BCCI some days ago, Ruturaj Gaikwad was not selected in India's squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The move did not go down too well and the board and the chief selector Ajit Agarkar were highly criticized for their decision-making.

Recently, Gaikwad's Maharashtra teammate Naushad Shaikh joined the list and questioned the board on his non-selection in the Indian team despite the absence of regular T20I openers like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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Naushad Shaikh slams BCCI over the non-selection of Ruturaj Gaikwad

Naushad Shaikh put out a story on his social media handle where he bluntly questioned BCCI's decision to not select Ruturaj Gaikwad for the Bangladesh T20Is. Naushad lauded BCCI for its excellent work in all the departments of cricket but claimed that there is no stability in team selection.

"How Ruturaj Gaikwad was not included in Bangladesh T20 Series. Even if the Indian Team Is Not Having second specialist opener... not getting picked in this team is hard to understand. BCCI is doing extraordinary job across every department but there should be some stability in team selection which previously it used to be," Naushad wrote in his story.

Naushad Sheikh also mentioned that Gaikwad did well in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, which was played after the T20 World Cup 2024. But still, he isn't being given a long run. Naushad asked the Maharashtra Cricket Association to take a look into this issue and speak to the BCCI regarding the matter.

"@rutu.131 did well in zimbabwe series just before that he was second highest run getter in IPL 2024. one should feel for him.. looking him as a player he should be given long run in every format and he deserved that... I think its home state @maharashtracricketofficial @rohit_rajendra_pawar job also to ask or speak for him to concerned people in BCCI. #remember you get players lie him in generations and we r blessed to have him in our state. #hightime," he further added in the story.

Ruturaj Gaikwad's Maharashtra teammate Naushad Shaikh just posted a story, questioning why Ruturaj isn't in the squad! He also asked the Maharashtra association to ask the BCCI why Ruturaj isn’t selected! pic.twitter.com/BG9vKmP8GO

— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) October 1, 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad had performed brilliantly in the T20I series against Zimbabwe. He scored 133 runs in 4 matches at an average of 66.50 and a strike rate of 158.33. He has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket in IPL over the years.

Ruturaj Gaikwad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

According to a report from TOI, Ruturaj Gaikwad is seen potentially as India's third opener for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. The report says that Gaikwad was not chosen in the T20I squad to allow him to play in the ongoing Irani Cup, which will allow him to get into the groove of red-ball cricket.

In IPL 2024, he was the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament with 583 runs in 14 matches at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 141.16. Currently, he is also the captain of Chennai Super Kings.

Gaikwad has excellent numbers in T20I cricket where he has scored 633 runs in 23 matches at an average of 39.56 and a strike rate of 143.53. In his short international career, he has already struck a hundred.