Twitter Reactions: Netizens lash out at selectors after Ruturaj Gaikwad's T20I snub
Ruturaj Gaikwad was a surprising omission as India named their squads for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka on Thursday, July 18.
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India announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka on Thursday, July 18. The Men in Blue will be playing three T20Is and as many ODIs in the Island Nation.
After emerging victorious in the T20 World Cup last month, India fielded an inexperienced side on their recent five-match T20I tour of Zimbabwe. Under Shubman Gill's captaincy, the Asian giants bagged a 4-1 series win. Ruturaj Gaikwad was one of the star performers on the tour, as he amassed 133 runs in three innings at an average of 66.50 and a strike rate of 158.33. He was India's third-highest run-getter on the tour after Shubman and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, he was surprisingly dropped from the squad for the fifth T20I.
The right-handed batter received another major setback as he couldn't find a place in India's 15-man T20I squad for the Sri Lanka tour. However, Riyan Parag, who made his international debut in Zimbabwe, retained his place with scores of 2 and 22 from the two innings he played.
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Ruturaj had been prolific in his last seven T20I innings, averaging an awe-inspiring 71.20 at an impressive strike rate of 158.70. However, that didn't prove to be enough for him to seal a spot in India's new-look side.
Apart from Ruturaj, another player who can consider himself unlucky is Mukesh Kumar. The Bengal pacer emerged as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the Zimbabwe series, picking eight wickets in just three games. However, he hasn't found a place in either of the sides on the Sri Lanka tour. Abhishek Sharma also scored a blistering century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe but has failed to hold onto his spot.
All three T20Is will be played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Pallekele on July 27, 28, and 30, respectively. After the completion of the T20I series, the two teams will head to Colombo as the three ODIs will be played at the historic R Premadasa Stadium on August, 2, 4, and 7, respectively.
Here are some of the tweets -
Stay strong my brother, Ruturaj Gaikwad
— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) July 18, 2024
We're always gonna back you no matter what coz we know your worth, 💫🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/TR5yyZAOR7
Ruturaj Dashrath Gaikwad will not knock, but break that fucking door one day and you will not be able to do anything ! My man will rise above your fucking politics !! pic.twitter.com/SA9MWYWIjv
— Pujara’s Kiki (@FlyingSlip_) July 18, 2024
Never Puts Any Story.
— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) July 18, 2024
Never Complains Of Anything.
No PR, Just Pure Talent✌️💛
Still Unlucky and Gets Robbed by BCCI.
~Being Ruturaj Gaikwad is tough, Ngl. pic.twitter.com/e4tScfj7HZ
Not the first time he faced injustice in the Indian team that's been happening since U19 squad selections pic.twitter.com/Nekp3m4Qe5
— Yash (@CSKYash_) July 18, 2024
Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/nZE8UiInuP
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) July 18, 2024
India is a country where PR is considered above performance and talent. Humanity lost to BCCI today. You gotta feel for #RuturajGaikwad 💔 pic.twitter.com/lD44uF8SjV
— Max Unwell (@thalaterritory) July 18, 2024
Sanju Samson scored Hundred in his last ODI. - Dropped !!
— Abhinav (@Abhicricket18) July 18, 2024
Abhishek Sharma scored T20I hundred in his 2nd match. - Dropped !!!
Ruturaj Gaikwad most runs for India in last 7 T20Is. - Dropped !!
Hardik is best for T20I captain, but they made SKY.
Gambhir Era. Unreal Biasness
Ruturaj Gaikwad Performed better than Subhman Gill in last series yet
— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) July 18, 2024
Gill is appointed as VC and Ruturaj is Dropped .
- A Politician has entered in Indian cricket team as head coach 💔 pic.twitter.com/oaUN2O3zU7
Ruturaj Gaikwad is Better Player than Shubman Gill in Every Format but he's not getting a place in the Indian Team and Gill is getting VC of both the teams. Hardcore PR and Politics against Rutu. Shame on you BCCI. pic.twitter.com/jazjQaTfkU
— 🤍✍ (@imAnthoni_) July 18, 2024
They hate him because he is too good. Sun will rise again for Ruturaj Gaikwad 💛 pic.twitter.com/z6aoIXGNph
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) July 18, 2024
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