15 July 2023, Mumbai: Ruturaj Gaikwad, the talented young batsman from Chennai Super Kings, has been appointed as the captain of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Asian Games. The T20-format competition is scheduled to begin on September 29 and run until October 8, with the overall event starting on September 23. Gaikwad expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and his pride in representing India, looking forward to leading the team in such a significant event.
Young batsman Gaikwad ready to lead Indian cricket team with pride
In a video shared by the BCCI on Twitter, Gaikwad acknowledged the special significance of the Asian Games and the support of Indian fans. He emphasized the team’s commitment to playing an exciting brand of cricket that will make the nation proud. Gaikwad’s ultimate dream is to win the gold medal, stand on the podium, and sing the national anthem for his country.
Gaikwad excited about camaraderie and opportunity to represent India at Asian Games
Joining Gaikwad in the pursuit of gold are impressive stars from the IPL 2023 season, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh. Standby players such as Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, and Sai Sudharsan are also ready to contribute if needed.
Gaikwad expressed his excitement about the team composition, highlighting the camaraderie and bond among the young players who have been playing against each other in the IPL and representing India at various levels. Being part of this squad and representing the country at the Asian Games is a source of great pride and excitement for everyone involved.
Squad announcement: Indian cricket team for 19th Asian Games revealed
The Indian cricket team for the 19th Asian Games, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, comprises a talented group of players. Alongside Gaikwad, the squad includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, and Prabhsimran Singh (wk). Additionally, the standby list of players consists of Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, and Sai Sudarsan.
With Ruturaj Gaikwad at the helm, the Indian cricket team is geared up to compete in the Asian Games and strive for a medal. The players are excited to represent their country and aim for success in this prestigious tournament.