Chennai Super Kings Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Greeted with Enthusiastic Welcome in Hyderabad

Despite losing the toss against SunRisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was warmly greeted by the Hyderabad crowd. Despite struggling to hear the question posed by the toss presenter, Gaikwad promptly acknowledged the support with a humorous response, "Home crowd." Gaikwad aims to guide CSK to their third victory in IPL 2024 after securing victories in their initial two matches, but faced a setback with a loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in their recent game at Vizag.

Chennai Super Kings Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Receives Rousing Welcome in Hyderabad Amidst SunRisers Hyderabad Dominance

In a surprising turn of events, despite losing the toss to SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was greeted with an overwhelming wave of applause from the home crowd. The two teams are set to face off in the 19th match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday (April 5).

Gaikwad called heads during the toss, but Cummins won the coin flip and chose to field first. Following his announcement of a few changes in their lineup, the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers as Gaikwad stepped forward to reveal CSK's starting eleven.

Despite struggling to hear the question posed by the toss presenter Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Gaikwad's composure remained unfazed. The brief pause before the continuation of the exchange did not deter the enthusiastic fans, who continued to cheer throughout.

Observing the crowd's response, Mbangwa remarked, "Let's wait for them, let's wait."

With a hint of humor, Gaikwad promptly acknowledged the support with a witty response: "Home crowd."

Mbangwa responded, "They want to hear you."

Despite the difficulty in hearing Mbangwa's words, the newly appointed CSK captain was visibly moved by the unwavering support shown by the team's fans in an unfamiliar venue.

The video of this heartwarming moment is available at the following link:

[Video link: https://t.co/kS6PwFAl0a]

Ruturaj Gaikwad Aims to Guide CSK to Their Third Victory in IPL 2024

After securing victories in their initial two matches, Chennai Super Kings encountered a setback with a loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in their recent game at Vizag. However, despite the defeat, fans were treated to an exceptional performance by MS Dhoni.

In preparation for their fourth IPL 2024 match against SRH, CSK has made three alterations to their lineup. Unfortunately, Mustafizur Rahman remains unavailable as he had returned to Bangladesh to complete his US Visa process.

Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has also been sidelined due to a minor injury. In response, the five-time champions have introduced Moeen Ali and Maheesh Theekshana into the playing eleven.

Ruturaj Gaikwad disclosed Mukesh Choudhary as one of the changes, indicating that the fast bowler, instead of Sameer Rizvi, will play a key role in the upcoming phase of the match.

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI):

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
• Rachin Ravindra
• Daryl Mitchell
• Ajinkya Rahane
• Moeen Ali
• Shivam Dube
• Ravindra Jadeja
• MS Dhoni (w)
• Tushar Deshpande
• Deepak Chahar
• Maheesh Theekshana

Chennai Super Kings Substitutes:

• Shardul Thakur
• Mitchell Santner
• Shaik Rasheed
• Sameer Rizvi
• Mukesh Choudhary

Stay up-to-date with the latest cricket news by following our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for more such updates.