Team India have begun their preparations for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies in Trivandrum, Kerala, with Ruturaj Gaikwad among the players making an early impact during the practice session.
The batter was involved in an intensive net session alongside some of India’s Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill.
Gaikwad’s presence in the training session has attracted considerable attention, particularly with the right-hander expected to feature in the middle order during the ODI series. With the Indian team looking to settle its batting combination, the upcoming matches could provide Gaikwad with an important opportunity to strengthen his position in the 50-over setup.
Ruturaj Gaikwad shares picture with Virat Kohli on Instagram
Following the training session, Ruturaj Gaikwad took to Instagram and shared a picture featuring himself alongside Virat Kohli. The photograph, captured during Team India’s preparations, quickly caught the attention of cricket fans on social media.
The image showed Gaikwad and Kohli together in their India training gear, with the two batters appearing to be involved in an intense discussion during the session. Gaikwad’s decision to share the picture added further buzz around India’s preparations ahead of the West Indies ODI series.
Kohli remains one of the most experienced members of the Indian ODI setup, while Gaikwad is continuing to establish himself at the international level. Their interaction during the practice session provided an interesting glimpse into India’s preparations.
Gaikwad expected to play at No.4 in ODIs
Ruturaj Gaikwad is expected to play at No. 4 for Team India in the upcoming ODI series, giving him a chance to make an impact in the middle order. The position could require him to adapt to different match situations, whether India need stability after an early wicket or acceleration during the middle overs.
The Maharashtra batter has already showcased his ability to score heavily across formats and has been regarded as one of India’s promising batting options. A strong performance against the West Indies could further strengthen his case for a regular place in the ODI side.
With Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and other senior members also preparing in Trivandrum, India’s batting unit will be under the spotlight when the series gets underway.
