Why was Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from the 3rd ODI match against South Africa: The absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad from the crucial India vs South Africa third ODI was attributed to an injury to his ring finger, as stated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Captain KL Rahul, announcing this after the toss, mentioned Gaikwad hadn’t fully recovered, leading to his exclusion from the match.
Why was Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from the 3rd ODI match against South Africa
Why was Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped from the 3rd ODI match against South Africa: The BCCI, through a Twitter update, confirmed Gaikwad’s under the care of their medical team due to the ring finger issue, which unfortunately sidelined him for the decisive ODI.
In response to Gaikwad’s absence, Rajat Patidar debuted in the match, opening alongside Sai Sudarshan. India made two changes to the playing 11, resting Kuldeep Yadav and bringing in Washington Sundar.
With the ODI series tied at 1-1, India clinching the first match and South Africa making a strong comeback in the second, anticipation was high. The T20 International series earlier ended in a 1-1 draw, with one match affected by rain. Post the ODI series, India and South Africa are set for a two-match Test series.
The return of Captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming Test series was confirmed. Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar had a promising debut, scoring 22 runs off 16 balls in his maiden match. The ongoing series has showcased intense competition between these cricket powerhouses.
