Parthiv Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad
Parthiv Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo: Twitter)

Former India National Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel showered praise on the young Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad for his ability to proper cricketing shots with minimal risk.

Gaikwad got the opportunity to open the innings with Ishan Kishan in the five-match T20I series against the South Africa National Cricket Team in the absence of regular openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma.

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In the first two games, he was able to score just 24 runs combined. However, in the third game, he shined with the bat and scored his maiden T20I half-century. He was able to score 57 runs off 35 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, before getting dismissed by Keshav Maharaj.

Parthiv Patel
Parthiv Patel (Image Credit: Twitter)

Meanwhile, former India wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv compared Ruturaj’s low-risk cricketing shots to the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. He added that a player who has got the proper technique won’t struggle for form.

“Ruturaj has got the ability to play cricketing shots with low risk. We have seen KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play such shots. When Ruturaj was playing in the IPL, many were saying ‘He’s out of form’. But a player who has got proper technique won’t struggle for form for long. He will find his mojo soon. A good player needs just one knock to return to form,” Parthiv told Cricbuzz.

You will have off days and really bad days, It is a matter of staying consistent – Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo: BCCI)

India opener Gaikwad, who plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League was able to score 368 runs in the Indian Premier League 2022, while talking about his performance he had said that the wicket was bowler-friendly in the tournament. He added that his focus is on “staying consistent mentally” and trusting the process.

“In the IPL, the wicket was slightly bowler-friendly. There was no flat wicket, it was two-paced, the ball was turning, and there was some swing,” he said after the third T20I win over the Proteas.

“So 3-4 games in IPL, I got out to good balls where in some dismissals, some good shots went to the fielder’s hand, it is part of T20 cricket. You will have off days and really bad days. It is a matter of staying consistent mentally, trusting your process.”

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image Credits: Twitter)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image Credits: Twitter)

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