[In Pictures]: Ruturaj Gaikwad marries Utkarsha Pawar

Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ruturaj Gaikwad tied the knot with Utkarsha Pawar on Saturday, June 3.

The 26-year-old Maharashtra cricketer took to social media to share a number of pictures from his wedding ceremony.

The opening batter uploaded the images with a caption, which read:

“From the pitch to the altar, our journey begins!”

Gaikwad was recently part of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) victorious Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign. He made a significant contribution to the title triumph, scoring 590 runs in 16 matches at an average of 42.14, with four fifties along the way.

The couple share a hug. Pic: @theweddingstory_official

Gaikwad was named as one of the standby players in India’s squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. But due to his wedding, he was subsequently replaced by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s wife is also a cricketer. Pic: @theweddingstory_official

The CSK batter has an impressive IPL record. In 52 matches, he has scored 1797 runs at an average of 39.07 and a strike rate of 135.52. Gaikwad has scored one century and 14 fifties, with best score of 101*.

Utkarsha represents Maharashtra in domestic cricket. Pic: @theweddingstory_official

He has represented India in nine T20Is, scoring 135 runs, including one half-century. Gaikwad has also played one ODI, scoring 19 runs.

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Who is Ruturaj Gaikwad’s wife Utkarsha Pawar?

Gaikwad's wife Utkarsha is also a cricketer, who represents Maharashtra on the domestic circuit. An all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm-medium-fast, Utkarsha has reportedly been playing cricket from the age of 11.

Ruturaj Gaikwad was part of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) victorious Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign. Pic: @theweddingstory_official

The 24-year-old, however, last played a match more than a year ago, in November 2021 against Punjab in a senior Women's ODI Trophy game.

Gaikwad scored 590 runs in 16 matches at an average of 42.14 in IPL 2023. Pic: @theweddingstory_official

Some reports state that she is currently pursuing her education at the Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS) in Pune.

Gaikwad has also played 9 T20Is for India and one ODI for India. Pic: @theweddingstory_official

Utkarsha was present at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to watch the IPL 2023 final between the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans (GT).

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s CSK teammate Shivam Dube (extreme right) at the wedding. Pic: Twitter

Recently, a video went viral on social media in which Utkarsha was seen touching CSK skipper MS Dhoni’s feet to seek his blessings after Chennai’s win in IPL 2023.

CSK beat GT by five wickets [DLS method] in the IPL 2023 final. Batting first, Gujarat put up 214/4 in their 20 overs. Chennai chased down the revised target of 171 in 15 overs off the last ball to seal a thrilling win. Gaikwad contributed 26 off 16 in the chase.