Ruturaj Gaikwad's 134* Ignites 'Run-War,' Shatters Records, Questions Selectors

• Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 134 runs against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, leading Maharashtra to a strong total from a difficult position.
• This innings marked his 15th List-A century and 19th List A career century, making him the joint-highest century-scorer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• Gaikwad broke Manish Pandey's record for most sixes in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the second batsman to hit over 100 sixes and the fastest to reach 100 sixes.
• His consistent, explosive form, including a 65.41 average in List A cricket, strongly questions the selectors' decision to drop him from the Indian ODI team.
• With Tilak Varma's injury, Gaikwad's performance strengthens his claim for a comeback to Team India, making it difficult for selectors to ignore him.

Why It Matters: Ruturaj Gaikwad's record-breaking form in Vijay Hazare Trophy demands his immediate return to Team India.