Published on : 04 Dec 2025, 7:05 am

Kolkata: Cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad who scored 100 against South Africa despite a losing cause expressed his gratitude for head coach Gautam Gambhir before being promoted at No. 4.

An opener, the Number 4 position was tricky. Ruturaj was given the No. 4 spot as Shreyas Iyer continues to recover from his injury.

"I was told that I will bat at number four this series and encouraged to enjoy my game. I feel it is a privilege to have that kind of confidence from management to an opener who can bat at four. Hopefully, I can do well in the last match too. Coach told me to enjoy the game and play my natural game," said Ruturaj.

"Yes (if it was his best knock). Batting at number four is a challenge for me," he added.

Ruturaj elaborated on his process

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