But Buchi Babu Tournament 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Captain Ruturaj Gikwad He was caught on camera, having a cheerful and light conversation with a group of young cricketers. The video, which has since gone viral, shows a side of Gaikwad that is rarely seen on the field. The fun banquet focused on the children’s favorite IPL teams, making a memorable moment, which highlighted the fickle rivalry between CSK and RCB.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gikwad RCB banquet
The heart of viral video is a simple question for children from Gaikwad: “Which is your favorite IPL team?” When many of them responded enthusiastically RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) And MI (Mumbai Indians)Gaikwad’s response was precious. He gestured them seriously and said, said, “Everyone will remember your name, and no one will choose you for CSK,”
His comment, given with a smile, left children and audiences into partitions. A child, perhaps felt the result of his choice, quickly added, “I also like CSK!” Gaikwad’s playful nature did not stop there. When asked who is the best Indian wicketkeeper, he jokingly ignored MS Dhoni and pointed to himself, saying, “You didn’t see me kept?
While the videos were all fun and sports, it also gave a glimpse in the chemredari and relationship between the future of Gaikwad and Indian cricket. The conversation took place at the Super Kings Academy, which exposed the franchise’s commitment to nurture young talents. Gaekwad, who replaced MS Dhoni As the captain of CSK, has been seen as a calm and composed leader on the field. However, this video showed his ability to connect with fans on his light side and personal level. The clip has resonated with many because it is beyond the on-field rivalry, showing that at the end of the day, cricket is a game that brings joy and laughter for everyone from a professional cricketer to interested young children.
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Buchi Babu tournament 2025 and IPL 2025 campaign and injury to Gaikwad
Gaikwad’s recent form has been a cause of concern after his return from the elbow injury. Playing for Maharashtra in the 2025 Buchi Babu tournament, a red ball clash against Chhattisgarh, a score of just 1 and 11 in two innings, contributed to Maharashtra’s 35 -run defeat, despite his low score with BAT, Gaikwad surprised many people. His participation in the tournament was short -lived, as he was slapped only to play in the initial match before joining the West Zone team for the Dalip Trophy.
Gaikwad’s 2025 IPL season with CSK was low due to an unfortunate elbow injury, resulting in a hairline fracture. This happened during a match Rajasthan RoyalsAlthough he played two more games with injuries, he was eventually excluded for the remaining tournament. At the time of his injury, he scored 122 runs in five matches, including a high score of 63, with a strike rate of 150.61. His injury indicated MS Dhoni Once again to capture the captaincy. The CSK season ended in despair as they ended at the bottom of the points table for the first time in their history.
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