Ruturaj Gaikwad has been part of Chennai Super Kings since the 2019 IPL. The first five years saw Gaikwad establish himself as a dependable top order batter.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is facing intense criticism after the five-time champions suffered their fourth defeat of IPL 2026.

Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings' embattled skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad missed a great opportunity to regain form in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his side lost momentum in the middle overs as they went down by 10 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Chennai Super Kings' tryst with appointing a new captain after MS Dhoni has not gone well. First, Ravindra Jadeja was tried, but Dhoni had to be brought back as skipper mid-season in IPL 2022. Then, Ruturaj Gaikwad was named CSK captain in IPL 2024

SRH vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2026: Chasing a third straight victory, Chennai Super Kings lost their way as Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled things back late on.

Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has lauded Ruturaj Gaikwad's tactical acumen in their 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has struggled for runs at the top this season, managing just 63 in five games with a high score of 28.

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad have big amends to make even as the team won its last two matches in the IPL.

With Ruturaj Gaikwad enduring a lean run this season, R Ashwin suggested that recent wins as captain could help ease the pressure and allow him to settle into the tournament.