Ruturaj Gaikwad Signs County Deal With Yorkshire

Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has penned a deal with Yorkshire County. Gaikwad will join the squad ahead of Yorkshire's clash against Surrey next month & will remain with the squad till the end, also playing in the Royal One Day Cup.

Gaikwad is currently in England as a part of the India A squad, the Maharashtra batter didn't get to play in both the practice games against the England Lions. Ruturaj has been out of action for two months after he was ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an elbow fracture.

Gaikwad has donned the India colors 29 times across formats (ODI & T20I). he has 7 centuries in first-class cricket & 16 in List A. Gaikwad also leads the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Excited To Join Yorkshire County

"I'm very excited to join the Yorkshire County Club, Ruturaj stated after getting signed. "I'm keen to play cricket in this part of the world & there is no bigger County club than Yorkshire to play cricket for. We've some crucial games lined up in the county championship & also to win the silverware as we also have a one-day cup". Gaikwad stated

Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath On Gaikwad

"I'm very pleased to have Ruturaj Gaikwad onboard for the second half of the season, his technique & his ability to score runs at a fast pace & his gameplay will not only help our team but will also suit the conditions. he is highly skillful & talented in all formats of the game."