Ruturaj Gaikwad at No. 4 and the growing problem of role confusion in Indian cricket

Ruturaj Gaikwad walking in at No. 4 in Ranchi was not just a tactical tweak. It was another data point in a pattern that has begun to define this Indian team: uncertainty in roles, constant shuffling, and selection that increasingly feels reactive rather than planned.

Dec 1, 2025 - 13:00
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Ruturaj Gaikwad at No. 4 and the growing problem of role confusion in Indian cricket
Ruturaj Gaikwad walking in at No. 4 in Ranchi was not just a tactical tweak. It was another data point in a pattern that has begun to define this Indian team: uncertainty in roles, constant shuffling, and selection that increasingly feels reactive rather than planned.

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