Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian cricketer who has surprised one and all with his graceful batting and performance again and again at both domestic cricket grounds and international cricket. He is one of the most favorite players of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of Indian Premier League (IPL) and played magnificently for the Indian national team as well. His all-round performance and his pressure management skills have surprised cricketing legends and fans alike.

Age and Personal Details

Name: Ruturaj Dasharath Gaikwad

Date of Birth: 31 January 1997

Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Age (age in 2025): 28 years old

Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)

Nationality: Indian

Role: Batsman

Batting Hand: Right-handed

Bowling Hand: Right-arm off-break

Early Life and Domestic Career

Ruturaj Gaikwad was schooled in cricket at Pune and played for Maharashtra in domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut for Maharashtra during the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy. He tried playing pressure matches under him for the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and proved to be a performer who could produce results in match-winning matches. His consistency in India’s domestic league did not go unnoticed, and he soon became an IPL prospect everyone was familiar with.

Gaikwad was once again held back by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2019, but his coming-of-age season was in the 2020 season of the IPL, where he produced match-winning scores from the backfoot. He repeated that with the Orange Cap as the top run-getter of the season in 2021, and CSK won their fourth IPL title as well. Gaikwad’s capability of maintaining the run intact without any break and shifting gears at appropriate times has turned him into a regular performer for the CSK team. Gaikwad was retained by CSK in the mega-auction, which was money well invested.

International Career

Ruturaj made his debut for India in T20I in 2021 and ODI in 2022. He played exquisite cricket against Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and South Africa and became the go-to player to establish himself in India’s white-ball team. He also proved to be the hope of Test cricket in the future, considering he was so calm and technically sound.

Net Worth and Endorsements

Estimated Net Worth (2025): $3-5 million

IPL Salary (2025): Approximately ₹6 crore (CSK contract)

Other Source of Income: Domestic game fee, endorsements, and personal endorsements

Endorsements: Nike, SS (Sareen Sports), and other sports brands

Conclusion
Ruturaj Gaikwad is already halfway there to being one of India’s finest young cricketers. His role towards home and international cricket and his experience in IPL make him a watch-out in the future. With his relaxed attitude and great batting ability, he will shatter more records in the days to come. With time, he can be an asset to the Indian batting line-up for all types of the game and one of the greatest of all time for Indian cricket.