Four ducks? Prithvi Shaw flops? No problem! Gaikwad steps in as crisis man
Ruturaj Gaikwad marked a stellar comeback after a five-month injury layoff with a resilient 91 against Kerala. He navigated a treacherous pitch and an early collapse, anchoring Maharashtra's innings. His patient, technically sound batting, alongside Jalaj Saxena's stoic 49, built a crucial partnership, showcasing a return to form and purpose.