IND vs AUS: Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni's role in helping understand T20 tempo

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"Thankful To MS Dhoni: Ruturaj's T20 Tempo Mastery"

Article Title: MS Dhoni Plays Key Role in Ruturaj Gaikwad's Understanding of T20 Tempo In a recent article, Ruturaj Gaikwad shared how MS Dhoni has helped him comprehend the tempo of T20 cricket. Gaikwad stated that Dhoni has played a crucial role in his learning process by providing him with valuable insight and guidance. According to Gaikwad, Dhoni is an expert on the subject of T20 cricket, and his mentorship has enabled him to improve his game. Dhoni has offered his expertise on various techniques and strategies, including tempo and mental preparation, which have helped Gaikwad adapt to the demands of T20 cricket. Gaikwad also revealed that he has been working hard on his game and has been practicing a lot to get better. With Dhoni's guidance, he has been able to focus on the right things and improve his overall game. Overall, Gaikwad's relationship with Dhoni has been very beneficial, and he looks forward to continuing to learn from him in the future.

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The blog section has been updated on December 2nd, 2023 at 6:54 AM Indian Standard Time in New Delhi.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, the young Indian opener, praised MS Dhoni for having a great grasp of the rhythm of the T20I game after their win against Australia in the series. Ruturaj stood out as a player during the T20I series against Australia. He has been the highest run-scorer, accumulating a remarkable 213 runs with an average of 71. His extraordinary form was exemplified by his maiden international century in the third T20I held in Guwahati, which is a historic achievement.

Highlights and scorecard of the 4th T20I match between IND and AUS are available now.

Ruturaj's hundred meant a lot more than just a personal achievement, as he made history by becoming the first Indian to score a T20I hundred against Australia. His unbeatable score of 123 runs from 57 balls secured India's total of 222-3 during their 20 overs. This remarkable innings places him in a select group of Indian batsmen including Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli who have also scored T20I centuries. Not only that, Ruturaj's 123-run innings also made him the second-highest scorer for India in T20I cricket, with only Shubman Gill's 126* against New Zealand ranking higher.

After winning at JioCinema, Ruturaj was questioned about his grasp of the game's pace. The batsman acknowledged Dhoni's guidance and revealed that the CSK captain continually communicates with the team about their desired score.

Ruturaj mentioned that the knowledge gained from Dhoni has remained with him and he's endeavoring to imitate it.

Absolutely not. I would like to express that I acquired knowledge while being a part of CSK team. Mahi bhai has a keen interest in analyzing the situation and predicting how the game will develop. He usually conveys a message to focus on achieving a team score.

Ruturaj expressed that he understands what the team needs at a specific stage, no matter if he's batting at 15 runs or has not yet been dismissed or just starting the match. He emphasized the importance of determining what the team requires in that particular over. Ruturaj added that this mindset has stayed with him and he's striving to maintain it.

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