Ruturaj Gaikwad says batting at No. 4 is a different role but the same process
Updated On: 05 December, 2025 06:49 AM IST | Raipur | PTI
Specialist opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a century at No. 4 in the second ODI vs South Africa, reveals batting in new position is challenging for the first 10-15 balls but thereafter things ease out
India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad en route his 83-ball 105 against South Africa during the second ODI at Raipur on Wednesday. Pic/AFP
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A specialist opener in white-ball cricket, Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to click in his maiden outing at the coveted No. 4 spot but came good in his second match with a hundred here and he said he did not find it too difficult to adjust to his new role.
India have been served well by Shreyas Iyer in ODIs at No. 4 but with the Mumbai batter unavailable due to injury, the team management entrusted Gaikwad with the job to build the innings and he did it with aplomb, hitting his maiden century in the second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday.
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