Ruturaj Gaikwad Names MS Dhoni as Idol, Picks Shivam Dube Over Hardik Pandya as Best All-Rounder
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad recently revealed his cricketing idol and made a surprising choice for the best all-rounder in the game, elevating teammate Shivam Dube over Hardik Pandya.
Gaikwad, who has been a key run-scorer for CSK since his debut in 2020, confirmed that MS Dhoni is his cricketing idol, a choice that underscores the influence of the legendary skipper on the franchise. Gaikwad succeeded Dhoni as CSK captain ahead of the 2024 IPL season, having played a significant role in the team's 2021 and 2023 title triumphs.
In a further show of support for his team, Gaikwad picked Shivam Dube as the best all-rounder, despite Dube primarily featuring as a specialist batter for CSK. Dube played a crucial role in the 2023 title win, showcasing his explosive hitting ability. Gaikwad also named Mumbai Indians pacer Trent Boult as the toughest bowler he has faced in the IPL, highlighting his 58-ball 88 against MI in 2021 as his finest knock.
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“Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Indian batter who was not favoured in the ODI series against NZ, has snubbed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and has picked the former Indian wicket-keeper batter MS Dhoni as his cricketing idol.”
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| Select | Rank | Player | Team | six-hitters |
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#1 | Chennai Super Kings | 264 sixes | ||
#2 | Chennai Super Kings | 219 sixes | ||
| #3 | Chennai Super Kings | 121 sixes | ||
| #4 | Chennai Super Kings | 95 sixes | ||
| #5 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 sixes |
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“Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Indian batter who was not favoured in the ODI series against NZ, has snubbed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and has picked the former Indian wicket-keeper batter MS Dhoni as his cricketing idol.”
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