Gaikwad last played for India in a T20I against Zimbabwe in July 2024 and in an ODI in December 2023. The right-handed batter has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. However, Gaikwad was overlooked for the England T20I series, leading to confusion about why he wasn't considered for selection.
"India's top order is packed. Up top, we have a lot of contenders. Ruturaj, Yashasvi, Shubman Gill… they are either playing one-day cricket or aren't in the scheme of things. In his last T20I, Gaikwad scored a 100, and took Maxwell to the cleaners. But he hasn't gotten an opportunity since. It's because there are so many people competing for two spots," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
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Following Rohit Sharma's retirement and Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test commitments, India opted for Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as their T20I openers and the duo have been delivering aggressive starts. Ashwin emphasized how difficult it is for someone of Gaikwad's caliber to cut into the team.
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"Sanju Samson has taken one out of those two places. He scored two centuries. And came out of the syllabus. A No. 3 batter opened, scored runs, and booked his slot. For the other one, pressure was mounting on Abhishek Sharma. He knew that players were gunning for that slot, including Gaikwad. The way he played under pressure. He got a message from the team management that you have the freedom to go and play carefree," added Ashwin.
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