Dropped from India Squad, Ruturaj Gaikwad Slams Unbeaten Century for Maharashtra

• Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 134 runs off 131 balls for Maharashtra against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• His century came after being dropped from India's upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
• As captain, Gaikwad rescued Maharashtra from 3/2, building crucial partnerships including 106 runs with Vicky Ostwal.
• He also added 91 runs for the eighth wicket with Rajvardhan Hangargekar in just 43 balls.
• This was Gaikwad's second century in the tournament, having previously scored 124 against Uttarakhand.

Why It Matters: Gaikwad's century after squad exclusion highlights his consistent form and strong contention for national team return.