India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024: BCCI Don't Like Ruturaj Gaikwad - CSK Fans Fume After Their Captain Fails To Make The Cut for WC

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The exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad from India's T20 World Cup squad has ignited a storm of disappointment and protest among his fans, especially those supporting Chennai Super Kings.

Despite Gaikwad's exceptional performance in IPL 2024, where he racked up 447 runs, only trailing behind Virat Kohli, he was not selected, leading to an outburst of fan reactions on Twitter.

Fans took to social media to express their disbelief and frustration over the BCCI's selection decision. Many argued that Gaikwad, who has shown consistent form, deserved a place over other selected openers who have not performed as well this season. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have scored significantly fewer runs in the tournament, were chosen instead, which many fans felt was unjust.

One fan tweeted, "Simply BCCI clowns don't deserve Ruturaj Gaikwad. They prefer Shubman Gill and Jaiswal over the monster who performed way better than the other two." This sentiment was echoed across numerous tweets, highlighting a widespread feeling that Gaikwad had been unfairly overlooked.

Another passionate fan expressed, "Apart from MS's farewell, I now desperately want CSK and Ruturaj to win this season just for Ruturaj himself. Win the Orange cap. Win the IPL trophy as captain in the first-ever season & make a mockery of this BCCI selection who didn't even bother to include you in Reserves."

The disappointment extended beyond mere selection issues. Some fans felt the decision reflected a bias within the selection committee, particularly against players from certain teams or backgrounds.

A tweet stated, "Shame on Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid. Ruturaj Gaikwad has more runs and better strike rate than Gill, Rohit, and Jaiswal still not considered for opening spot. Just because he isa CSK player Rohit Sharma deliberately not giving him chances. Justice for Ruturaj."

Discussions also ventured into what many fans perceive as nepotism or favoritism in team selections, with calls for transparency and fairness in the selection process. A fan pointed out, "Today I am getting the point more clear. They don't like Ruturaj at all especially that Dravid. I don't know what Ruturaj have done to him wrong."

The discourse around Gaikwad's non-selection for the World Cup is fraught with emotion, with fans rallying around their favorite player, feeling a mixture of indignation and support. As IPL 2024 progresses, these reactions underscore the deep connections fans have with players and the intense scrutiny that surrounds cricket's selection policies in India.