Ruturaj Gaikwad told to ‘keep fighting’ after ODI snub vs NZ: 'Especially if you’re not from Mumbai, Delhi or Punjab'

Key Highlights

• His omission coincides with the return of Shreyas Iyer, who rejoins the team after recovering from an injury sustained during the Australia tour, adding fuel to the debate over selection priorities.
• Meanwhile, Iyer's availability is subject to his fitness clearance, and despite this uncertainty, the selectors opted against naming Gaikwad as a backup option.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to make the cut in the ODI squad for the New Zealand series.(PTI) Former India batter Robin Uthappa spoke about Gaikwad’s surprising exclusion, calling it tough to process.
• He noted the pressure of constantly being in “survival mode” in Indian cricket and emphasised the importance of resilience, positive self-talk, and focusing on silver linings to cope with setbacks and keep moving forward.
• “Buddy, it’s very hard to process.