“He’s Playing Under MS Dhoni…”: Ex-India Selector Backs This Youngster To Become National Team Captain | Cricket News

Former India selector Kiran More has backed younger batter Ruturaj Gaikwad as a captaincy contender for Team India. More praised the 26-year-old’s batting and mentioned that he has acquired an amazing temperament. He added that Gaikwad should have discovered issues like dealing with the staff and conditions whereas taking part in for Chennai Super Kings beneath MS Dhoni’s captaincy within the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is value noting that Gaikwad made his IPL debut in 2020. He has performed a pivotal position for the facet since then, making majority of his apperances beneath Dhoni’s captaincy.

More believes that Gaikwad has the potential to steer the Indian staff in future.

“He can be the future captain of India as well, he has got a great temperament,” mentioned More on JioCinema whereas speaking about Gaikwad.

“He’s playing under MS Dhoni, so he must have learnt things about handling the team and handling the situations. He’s a quality player, and I’m waiting for him to make his Test debut,” he added.

Rohit Sharma is presently the captain of the Indian staff in ODIs and Tests, whereas Hardik Pandya is the chief within the T20Is because the senior hasn’t performed any match within the format because the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Talking about Gaikwad, he has already performed some white-ball video games for India throughout ODIs and T20Is, however he’s but to make his maiden Test apperance. More mentioned that he’s eagerly ready for the participant’s debut within the format.

“I’m waiting for his (Gaikwad’s) Test debut,” mentioned the previous India wicketkeeper-batter.

“Both (Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal) are outstanding players. Ruturaj can play all formats, his basics are so correct,” he added.

Gaikwad is part of India’s ongoing three-match T20I sequence towards Ireland in Dublin. Visitors India lead 1-0 after profitable the primary recreation by two runs (DLS technique).