Ruturaj Gaikwad Named India a Captain: Complete Profile and Timeline
By Robert Thorne
Q1: What is the full name of Ruturaj Gaikwad?
A1: His full name is Ruturaj Dashrath Gaikwad. The middle name comes from his father, Dashrath Gaikwad, consistent with regional naming traditions in Maharashtra.
Q2: What role did Dashrath Gaikwad play in Ruturaj's career?
A2: Dashrath Gaikwad, an officer with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), encouraged Ruturaj's early athletic inclinations, enrolling him at Chinchwad's Cadence Cricket Academy without demanding an exclusive focus on academic paths.
Q3: Is Ruturaj Gaikwad still the captain of Chennai Super Kings?
A3: Yes. After taking over from MS Dhoni ahead of the 2024 season, Gaikwad retained the full-time captaincy for CSK, steering the team even as major player trades, including acquiring Sanju Samson, reconfigured the squad in late 2025.
Q4: Which major domestic teams has Ruturaj Gaikwad captained?
A4: In addition to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, Gaikwad has captained the Maharashtra cricket team in the Ranji and Vijay Hazare Trophies, led India to a Gold Medal at the 2023 Asian Games, captained West Zone in the 2026, 27 Duleep Trophy, and led India A squads on overseas tours.
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