Ruturaj Gaikwad, a white-ball opening potential for India, has been excluded from the three-match T20I series against New Zealand due to wrist soreness. The 25-year-old has registered at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru to receive treatment for his injuries.
The last time Gaikwad played was when Maharashtra faced Hyderabad in a Ranji Trophy match. In that game, he recorded a score of 8 to 0, and afterward, he informed the BCCI about his wrist ailment. Actually, this is the second time Gaikwad has experienced wrist pain. Due to a similar injury, he missed the T20I match against Sri Lanka in 2017. After testing positive for Covid last year, he also missed the home ODI matches against the West Indies.
It is clear that Gaikwad's frequent absences from work due to illness or injuries has angered the national team's decision-makers and brains trust. However, they won't look for a replacement for this series, which increases the likelihood that Prithvi Shaw would return and take part.
Jadeja's fitness report on February 1
When an NCA evaluation on Ravindra Jadeja's fitness levels becomes available on February 1, the BCCI will decide if he is ready to begin the Border-Gavaskar series. The legendary all-rounder, who is currently playing for Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy in Chennai while recovering from a knee injury, will return to the NCA for an evaluation following the game.
His availability will then be decided by the selectors and team management before India begins a pre-series camp in Nagpur on February 2. The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium will host the opening of the prestigious four-Test series beginning on February 9.
Cricket Betting History
Evidence of betting on cricket matches dates back to the 18th century in England, demonstrating the long history of the sport. Early cricket wagering was primarily done by upper-class people and was regarded as a respectable past time. However, as the sport gained popularity and more people started placing bets on it, the practice expanded and lost its socially acceptable status.
Cricket betting has grown significantly in recent years, with billions of dollars being staked on games each year. The development of mobile devices has made it feasible for people to wager on cricket events even when they are on the go, and the growth of online betting platforms has made it simpler than ever for consumers to put bets on cricket matches.
Despite its widespread use, cricket betting is still a contentious activity because of the potential harm it may cause to both individuals and entire communities. Numerous nations have put rules and regulations in place to assist reduce dangerous and illegal forms of gambling in response to these worries.
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