Head coach Chetan Sharma has praised fit starter Rituraj Gaikwad, who has been selected for the ODI series against South Africa, saying that the Maharashtra hitter can be very successful for Team India. The Indian team is due to play a three-game ODI series against South Africa on January 19, 21 and 23.
The selection committee headed by Chetan Sharma selected the team for this series on Friday. Chetan Sharma told the press conference after the team selection: “Look, of course he had the opportunity at the right time. He was in the T20 team and now he is also in the ODI team. The selectors feel that any team in whoever gets a spot will be a great success for the country.
Rituraj, a 24-year-old from Pune, was the 2021 Indian Premier League top scorer with 635 runs and played a key role in helping Chennai Super Kings win the title. According to Chetan Sharma, Rituraj received the reward for his excellent performance. “We have selected him (Rituraj). Now it is up to the team’s management to see when he can play in the XI of the game.
Chetan Sharma said: “But currently Rituraj was also in the T20 series squad against New Zealand and now he’s also in the ODI squad.” He is doing well and has been rewarded for it.
Following his impressive IPL performance, the starter continued his stellar form at the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well, scoring 603 runs in five games with a best score of 168. He made his T20 International debut against Sri Lanka in Colombo in July of last year.
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