Born on 31 January 1997 in Pune, Maharashtra, Ruturaj Gaikwad has not had an overnight turnaround in his career. The understudy spent his early years developing his credentials at home, where he represented Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy and various other formats with dazzling displays. But it was in the Indian Premier League (IPL) that Ruturaj made his debut for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in what would be his showcase at the world stage.

Gaikwad made headlines in the IPL 2021 season, when he was crowned the Orange Cap for the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 635 in 16 matches in CSK’s title-winning campaign, and whose performances were characterised by his impeccable timing, smart aggression, and mature mannerism.

In his IPL exploits, Ruturaj received a call to the Indian national cricket team. He made his international debut in 2021 and has been involved in his country’s T20I and ODI campaign with great success to date. Ruturaj is a powerful batsman, with an off-spin routine and elegant delivery pattern that makes him unique among the power hitters that play today. But he can also make smarter changes when needed.

(CNN) — Gaikwad is loved off-field for his humility, discipline, and focus. He keeps on his toes despite having so much media attention — something that’s also endearing to his fans and potential cricketers.

Today, Ruturaj Gaikwad not only stays on the CSK batting order but is also being shaped into a future superstar for India in all formats. His skills and temperament are what set him apart.

Whether you are just getting into the game of cricket or have been playing for years, Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian you must keep an eye on. He is absolutely fresh, talented, and ready to set himself up for success on the world stage.