Ruturaj Gaikwad Cricketer Age IPL Stats Net Worth

Explore the impressive journey of rising cricket star Ruturaj Gaikwad on this detailed page. Discover more about his personal life, including his marriage with fellow cricketer Utkarsha Pawar, and delve into his cricket stats, achievements, and interesting facts.

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Biography

Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian International cricketer. He was born on 31 January 1997. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s birthdate is 31 January 1997. Ruturaj’s full name is Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s age is 27 years old as of 2024. His hometown is Pune. Ruturaj Gaikwad's height is 5.9 Feet.

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad competes for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and Maharashtra in domestic competition (IPL). Gaikwad has been known for his impressive batting skills and has previously made significant contributions to CSK's performances.

In July 2021 he made his cricketing debut for India on the world stage. During the 2021 Indian Premier League competition he scored the most runs. In the 2021 Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, he led Maharashtra in the T20.

Family

Pune, Maharashtra is where Ruturaj Gaikwad is from. Dashrath Gaikwad his father worked for the Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO). At a public school, his mother Sawita Gaikwad teaches. Gaikwad claims that his parents never pushed him to prioritize his studies over his cricket games. Pargaon Memane village in the Saswad region of the Pune district of Maharashtra is Gaikwad's home village.

He attended St. Joseph School for his elementary education. He attended the Pimpri-Nilakh Lakshmi Bai Nadgude School in Pune. He attended the Marathvada Mitra Mandal College for his college studies.

Gaikwad resides in the Madhuban Society in the Pimpri-Chinchwad neighbourhood of Old Sangvi in Pune Maharashtra's Pune district.  He hails from the Purandar taluka's Pargaon Memane village where his father Dasharath Gaikwad served in the Indian Army's DRDO before retiring from a senior position. He is the first Indian player to come from Pimpri Chinchwad. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad's Wife

Ruturaj is married to Utkarsha Pawar. Utkarsha is not just his partner in life but also shares his passion for cricket. She plays for the Maharashtra senior cricket team, showcasing her all-round skills on the field.

They met through a friend and became close over time. Utkarsha has been into cricket since she was 11 and has played for the state's Under Team.

Ruturaj, 26, and Utkarsha, 24, share not just a love for cricket but also a close bond that fans admire. Their relationship, beginning from friendship to becoming life partners, is cherished by many.

Cricket

Gaikwad was selected for both the ODI and T20I teams by India in June 2021 in preparation for their series against Sri Lanka.  On July 28 2021 he played in his first T20I match for India against Sri Lanka. Gaikwad was included in India's ODI team for their series against South Africa in December 2021.

Gaikwad was re-inducted into the Indian ODI team in January 2022 this time for a home series against the West Indies.  He scored his first T20I half-century against South Africa in June 2022.

He was selected for India's ODI team for their away series against the West Indies in July 2022. He was included in India's ODI squad for their series against South Africa in October 2022.  On October 6 2022 he played in his first ODI match against South Africa.
Ruturaj Gaikwad made a world record by hitting 7 Sixes in an Over in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Gaikwad was purchased by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in December 2018 during the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League.  Gaikwad made his first IPL century against the Rajasthan Royals on October 2 2021 going 101 not out.

Gaikwad contributed to Chennai Super Kings' total by scoring 32 runs off 27 balls in the finals on October 15 when CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by a score of 27 runs. He was given the Emerging Player of the Year award in addition to winning the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs (635) in the 2021 competition.

Gaikwad was retained by Chennai Super Kings for 6 crores ahead of the 2022 IPL auction due to his strong performances in the 2021 season.

Stats (as of 2024)

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Stats (Bowling)

Controversies

After a video of the Indian cricketer declining to take a photo with a member of the grounds staff went viral on social media Ruturaj Gaikwad faced harsh criticism from fans on Twitter. The incident took place at the venerable M during the fifth and final T20I match versus South Africa.

Net Worth

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In 2024, cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad has an estimated net worth of INR 36 crores. This wealth comes from his earnings as a professional cricketer, income from the Indian Premier League (IPL), as well as his participation in commercials and endorsements for various brands.

Specifically, Gaikwad was bought by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for 20 lakh rupees in 2019. Due to his impressive performance, CSK decided to retain him for 6 crores for the ensuing seasons. He also earns significant income from domestic cricket, leading to his estimated monthly earnings of between 50 and 60 lakh rupees.

In addition to the IPL earnings, Gaikwad has signed endorsement deals with numerous brands such as Games24x7 and GoKratos. He also gains income from his investments, including real estate property in Pune and potentially stocks and businesses, though the specifics are not publicly disclosed.

As for his assets, Gaikwad owns an apartment in Pune worth around INR 8 crores and has an interest in automobiles, owning an Audi and a BMW, and a Jawa 42 Bobber motorcycle.

Achievements

• In the 2021 Indian Premier League competition he scored the most runs. 

• He led Maharashtra in T20 matches for the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2021.

6 Interesting Facts

• A member of the squad that won the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup was named Ruturaj Gaikwad.

• In his 19 appearances for Maharashtra, Ruturaj Gaikwad amassed 1193 first-class runs at an average of 37.3 including 396 fifty-plus scores.

• Just before the IPL began Ruturaj Gaikwad contracted Covid-19 but he overcame the potentially fatal illness and got his first IPL fifty in his fourth game for Chennai Super Kings.

• When he was 12 years old Ruturaj Gaikwad started playing cricket at the Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in Pimpri-Chinchwad Pune.

• When not playing cricket Ruturaj Gaikwad enjoys playing tennis and would like to give it a try.

• Ruturaj Gaikwad made a world record by hitting 7 Sixes in an Over in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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