Michael Hussey.
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In the age of power-hitting and progressive pictures like scoops and ramps behind the wicket, Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has had large success within the shortest format of the sport by being typical.
The 26-year-old has began the 2023 season of the IPL with a bang, main the run charts after two matches with scores of 92 and 57.
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey, who has labored with him intently in the previous few years, praised Ruturaj’s exploits, and spoke extremely about how he has grown since becoming a member of the group in 2019.
“It’s been amazing to watch him develop since he was first here at CSK to where he is. I love his game and how he goes about it,” mentioned Hussey throughout a current chat with reporters.
“He doesn’t try to become a big slogger or anything. He plays beautiful cricket shots, has an all-round game and is slowly adding more power. He is making it very difficult for bowlers to bowl to him because he can also hit good balls for fours or sixes,” added the previous Australian cricketer.
Ruturaj burst onto the scene with spectacular half-centuries on the again finish of the IPL in 2020 earlier than changing into the very best run-getter in 2021 with 635 runs.
He performed a very important position in Super Kings profitable the title two years in the past. The 2022 version was a subdued one, with 368 runs from 14 matches, for the opener.
While he has not had a lot success in his brief-stint for India in T20s, Hussey believes the Maharashtra opener is one for the longer term.
“There is no doubt that Ruturaj can play at the international level. He is such a self-aware player and has a great understanding of his game and what he needs to improve. The next time he gets an opportunity to play for India, I think he will have learned his lessons from the previous times and will put those lessons into play to help him succeed,” mentioned Hussey.
