3 reasons why Ruturaj Gaikwad must play all five ODIs in New Zealand
The Chennai Super Kings batter impressed against West Indies with an unbeaten 31 and a 57-run knock, earning his place in India's squad for the November series.
2. Adapting to New Zealand's bowling conditions
Unlike many Indian batters who struggle in the Powerplay phase, Gaikwad has shown the ability to construct innings from the start of his innings. The Maharashtra player's approach of building partnerships and rotating strike has proven effective in recent ODI cricket. Playing all five matches in New Zealand would provide him with multiple opportunities to demonstrate this skill set against quality opposition and varying pitch conditions, strengthening his case for long-term selection in India's ODI middle order.
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