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Yorkshire have announced the signing of India batter and CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad as an overseas signing for the remainder of the county season and the One-Day Cup on Tuesday, June 10. Ruturaj will join up with the Yorkshire squad for their match against Surrey in July in the County Championship and will remain with the team till the end of the season. Ruturaj is currently in England with the India A squad for the matches against the England Lions, but wasn’t used in both the unofficial Tests. The 28-year-old has been out of action since sustaining a season-ending injury while playing for CSK in IPL 2025. “The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the overseas signing of Ruturaj Gaikwad. The 28-year-old Indian batter will join up with the Yorkshire squad ahead of the Rothesay County Championship game against Surrey at Scarborough in July and will remain with the White Rose until the end of the season. Gaikwad, who was in the India A squad for their current tour of England, will also be available for selection in the Metro Bank One Day Cup,” read the statement from the county side. What Ruturaj said about joining Yorkshire Ruturaj said that he was excited to join Yorkshire for the remainder of the season and it was one of his goals to experience cricket in England. The Maharashtra skipper said that it will be important for him to hit the ground running and ensure Yorkshire can win some silverware by the end of the season. “I’m excited to be joining up with Yorkshire for the rest of the English domestic season. It has always been a goal of mine to experience cricket in this country and there is no bigger Club in England than Yorkshire.” “I know how important it is that I hit the ground running at what will be a crucial part of the season. We have some vital games in the County Championship and the One Day Cup is a great opportunity to win some silverware,” said Ruturaj. Ruturaj has played 29 matches for India so far across ODIs and T20Is. Published On: Jun 10, 2025

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Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings captain and prolific opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has signed up with Yorkshire County Cricket Club for the remainder of the season, where he will take part in both the County Championship and the One-Day Cup. Notably, batting great Sachin Tendulkar also once represented Yorkshire, making Gaikwad the latest Indian to don the club’s colours.Currently in England with the India A team, Gaikwad is set to become the first-ever player from Maharashtra to feature in county cricket.“The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the overseas signing of Gaikwad,” Yorkshire CCC stated on Tuesday.The 28-year-old, who has represented India in six ODIs and 23 T20Is, will link up with the Yorkshire squad ahead of their Rothesay County Championship fixture against Surrey at Scarborough in July and will remain with the side for the rest of the season.He will also be available for selection in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.The right-handed batter, known for his flexibility in the top order, said, “I’m excited to be joining up with Yorkshire for the rest of the English domestic season. It has always been a goal of mine to experience cricket in this country and there is no bigger Club in England than Yorkshire. MLC: Venky Harinarayan on growing cricket in the USA, AI-driven teams and the Olympic boost “I know how important it is that I hit the ground running at what will be a crucial part of the season. We have some vital games in the County Championship and the One Day Cup is a great opportunity to win some silverware.”Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath said: “I’m extremely pleased to see Ruturaj sign with us for the second half of the season. He is a very accomplished cricketer with a natural all-round game that is well suited to the cricket we want to play. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket’s TV market and the watershed moments “Ruturaj will give us some extra solidity in our batting lineup whilst having that ability to score quick runs when required. He’s an exciting talent and one I know is highly rated across the game.”Gavin Hamilton, General Manager of Cricket, added: “Ruturaj has a proven record in all formats and is a multi-faceted cricketer that will strengthen us greatly in the second half of the season.“Everyone at Yorkshire CCC is excited by Ruturaj’s signing and we look forward to welcoming him in July.”