Century Hero Dropped! Ruturaj Gaikwad Out of NZ ODI Squad Despite Ton

• Ruturaj Gaikwad was dropped from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series, despite scoring a century in his last match against South Africa.
• He scored his maiden ODI century (105 runs) against South Africa in Raipur, making a strong case for his inclusion.
• Gaikwad initially got a chance due to injuries to Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, competing with Yashasvi Jaiswal for a backup spot.
• His exclusion came as Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Siraj returned to the squad.
• The article highlights the intense competition in Indian cricket, where even a century doesn't guarantee a permanent spot.

Why It Matters: Even a century doesn't guarantee a spot in India's competitive cricket team, as Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion shows.