New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings Captain and Prolific Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has signed up with yorkshire cricket club for the rester of the season, where he will take in both in bothe the countiy Championship and the one-day cup. Notably, Batting Great Sachin Tendulkar also once represented yorkshire, making gaikwad the latest Indian to don the club’s colors.Currently in England with the India a team, gaikwad is set to become the first-ever player from maharashtra to feature in county cricket.“The yorkshire county cricket club is delighted to announs the overseas signing of gaikwad,” Yorkshire ccc stated on tuesday.The 28-year-old, who have represented India in Six Odis and 23 T20is, will link up with the yorkshire squad ahead of their Rothsay countship fixation agansture aganst surrey at scarborough and can Remain with the side for the rest of the season.He will also be available for selection in the metro bank one day cup.The right-handed batter, Known for his flexibility in the top order, said, “i’m excited to be joining up with yorkshire for the rest of the English domestic season. Experience cricket in this country and there is no bigger club in england than yorkshire.“I know how important it is that I hit the ground running at what will be a crucial part of the season. Silverware. “Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath Said: “i’m extramely please to see ruturaj sign with us for the second half of the season. Is Well Suited to the Cricket We Want to Play.“Ruturaj will give us some extra solidity in our batting line. He’s an exciting talent and one I know is highly rated across the game. “Gavin Hamilton, General Manager of Cricket, Added: “Ruturaj has a proven record in all formats and is a multi-faced cricket that will strengthen us greatly in the second half of the SEASON.“Everyone at yorkshire ccc is excted by ruturaj’s signing and we look forward to welcoming Him in July.”
