Duleep Trophy, Ruturaj Gaikwad forced to retire hurt: Details here
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the skipper of India C, was forced to retire hurt after facing just two deliveries in the ongoing Duleep Trophy second-round match against India B. It all transpired at the Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur on September 12. After being put in to bat first, Gaikwad hit a boundary off Mukesh Kumar's first delivery but had to leave the field due to an undisclosed injury on the next ball.
Patidar replaces Gaikwad in first over
Following Gaikwad's unexpected departure, Madhya Pradesh's Rajat Patidar stepped in to replace him. Patidar joined Sai Sudharsan at the crease during the first over of the match. The cause of Gaikwad's injury remains unclear as no official statement has been issued yet. This sudden turn of events has added an element of uncertainty to the ongoing Duleep Trophy match between India C and India B.
Gaikwad's recent performance and injury history
In the previous round of the tournament, Gaikwad led his team to a nail-biting victory over India D with a brisk 46 off 48 balls. However, his red-ball journey has been marred by injuries in recent times. He missed out on the South Africa tour owing to a ring finger injury last year. The Indian batter has not returned to the Test squad ever since.
Other Duleep Trophy match underway in Anantapur
In another Duleep Trophy match taking place at the main facility of Anantapur Cricket Ground, India A led by Mayank Agarwal is facing off against Shreyas Iyer's India D. The latter won the toss and chose to field first. This concurrent match adds to the excitement of the ongoing tournament, as fans eagerly await updates on Gaikwad's condition and his potential return to the field.
