Buchi Babu tournament: Ruturaj Gaikwad Marque Fiery Ton, sends a strong message to selectors | Cricket news

Ruturaj Gaikwad returned to train with a hundred commanders for the Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu invitation tournament, ending a lean patch that had extended for months. The striker of India, who presented himself for the last time for the national team more than a year ago, had struggled in his first outings in the competition, marking only 1 and 11 in the opening defeat of the Maharashtra against Chhattisgarh. He also missed the second match against the president of TNCA XI. Back on the side for the 3 -round confrontation against the Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, Gaikwad made his presence felt. Put yourself to beat after winning the draw, Maharashtra lost Siddhesh Veer for 22 before Gaikwad joined forces with the opener Arshin Kulkarni. The pair absorbed early pressure and continued to compile a 220 -point support that changed the momentum.

Gaikwad’s sleeves were a mixture of composure and assault. He spoke of his century in 122 balls and then detached himself, hitting four six in one. His blow finally finished 133 from 144 deliveries, decorated with 10 limits and four maximums. Kulkarni equaled him for a blow, recording an impressive 146 before his dismissal. The hundred is an essential boost for Gaikwad, whose campaign in 2025 was unleashed by the reverse. An injury reduced his IPL season earlier this year, and although he was selected in India a team for the tour of England, he did not present any of the unofficial tests. Gaikwad also signed up with a passage with the Yorkshire in the county championship, but the agreement was interrupted while he returned to India for personal reasons.

For the moment, the Buchi Babu Invitational Century marks a timely return while the Maharashtra is preparing for the upcoming national season, and Gaikwad seeks to rekindle its candidacy for a place in the plans of India.