Despite being left out of India’s Test squad vs England, Ruturaj Gaikwad stays in England, signing with Yorkshire for the County Championship and One Day Cup.
Decision
The CSK skipper will debut for Yorkshire on July 22 vs Surrey, playing 5 County matches and the entire One Day Cup (Aug 5-Sep 20).
Debut
Gaikwad becomes the 4th Indian after Sachin Tendulkar (1992), Yuvraj Singh (2003), and Cheteshwar Pujara (2015, 2018) to represent Yorkshire.
Elite Club
At 19, Tendulkar was Yorkshire’s first overseas player. Now, Gaikwad follows his footsteps, joining England’s most successful county side.
Sachin’s Legacy
Yorkshire, battling relegation in Division 1 (9th place), hopes Gaikwad’s batting boosts their survival bid. The 33-time champions were promoted last season.
Challenge
This stint helps Gaikwad gain red-ball experience ahead of India’s future tours. His form could strengthen his Test claims.
Opportunity
Gaikwad stays with Yorkshire till season end (Sep 27). Fans await his County debut, drawing parallels with Sachin’s historic stint.