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Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Yorkshire replace Ruturaj Gaikwad with Pakistan batter after CSK captain abruptly ends county stint
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was all set to represent Yorkshire in the County Championship 2025 season. However, due to personal reasons back home, the right-handed batter abruptly ended the stint and flew back home. Yorkshire have now confirmed his replacement, signing Pakistan opening batter Imam-ul-Haq. The left-hander will be available for the club straightaway, representing the team against Surrey at Scarborough. Yorkshire confirm Ruturaj Gaikwad's replacement for the remainder of the County season. (PTI) Imam-ul-Haq will remain with the team for the remainder of the County season and the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The left-handed batter is the nephew of the former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. He averages 43 in first-class cricket, and he had recently helped his side, Pakistan Television, win their domestic first-class trophy, the President's Cup, in March. Speaking of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the batter was ruled out of the IPL 2025 season midway due to a hairline fracture on his elbow. He was then named in the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against England Lions; however, he did not make it to the playing XI. According to an official statement, Yorkshire's general manager of cricket, Gavin Hamilton, worked together with Anthony McGrath, the county's current head coach, to get Imam-ul-Haq on board on a last-minute deal following 'complications' with Ruturaj Gaikwad. Imam-ul-Haq has played 101 international matches for Pakistan. Even his uncle, Inzamam, represented Yorkshire in 2007. Also Read: Why Ruturaj Gaikwad abruptly ended his County stint with Yorkshire and flew back home Imam represented Pakistan at the 2019 ODI World Cup in England and the 2023 World Cup in India. He was also called up as a replacement for Fakhar Zaman during the 2025 Champions Trophy. Imam is now the second Pakistani player to represent Yorkshire this summer after Abdullah Shafique. What did Yorkshire say about Imam's signing? In the official statement, Gavin Hamilton said that the club is delighted to have Imam on board and to have him available immediately for the contest against Surrey. 'We're delighted that Imam has joined us and that he will be available immediately. Whilst we were naturally disappointed that Ruturaj couldn't join up with the squad, in Imam we have an exceptional player of proven international quality," he said. 'Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country, which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures. We are grateful for the speed in which he has arrived in the country and everyone at the Club is looking forward to working with him through until the end of the season," he added.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
County Championship: Ruturaj Gaikwad replaced; Pakistan batter joins Yorkshire
Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad has been replaced at Yorkshire, with Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq stepping in as an overseas signing for the rest of the season. The club confirmed Imam's arrival following Gaikwad's withdrawal from his planned stint due to personal reasons. Imam, the nephew of Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul-Haq , brings a wealth of international experience to Yorkshire. The 28-year-old left-hander has compiled three centuries in 24 Test matches and nine hundreds in 75 ODIs for Pakistan. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! He also has prior experience in English conditions, having represented Somerset during the 2022 County Championship. The left-handed batter will slot directly into Yorkshire's squad for their upcoming County Championship match against Surrey at Scarborough. He will also feature in their One-Day Cup fixtures and remain with the team until the Championship concludes in September. Poll Do you think Imam-ul-Haq will be a valuable addition to Yorkshire's squad? Yes, absolutely! No, not really. Imam's recent form adds to his credentials. In March this year, he played a pivotal role in helping Pakistan Television clinch the President's Cup, one of the country's major domestic tournaments. His familiarity with English pitches and domestic setups could prove valuable for Yorkshire in this crucial stretch of the season. Gavin Hamilton, Yorkshire's general manager of cricket , expressed his delight at the signing. "We're delighted that Imam has joined us and that he will be available immediately," Hamilton said. "Whilst we were naturally disappointed that Ruturaj couldn't join up with the squad, in Imam we have an exceptional player of proven international quality. "Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures. "We are grateful for the speed in which he has arrived in the country and everyone at the club is looking forward to working with him through until the end of the season."
BBC News
21-07-2025
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- BBC News
Yorkshire sign Pakistan batter Ul-Haq for run-in
Yorkshire have signed Pakistan batter Imam Ul-Haq as an overseas player for the remainder of the 29-year-old comes replaces India's Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will not be joining Yorkshire for their final five County Championship had agreed a deal which would begin from Tuesday's game against reigning champions Surrey at Scarborough but pulled out for personal reasons, and he will also be available for the One-Day who previously had a short-term spell with Somerset in 2022 when he played three County Championship games, will now go straight into Yorkshire's squad to face the Division One leaders."We're delighted that Imam has joined us and that he will be available immediately," general manager of cricket Gavin Hamilton said."Whilst we were naturally disappointed that Ruturaj couldn't join up with the squad, in Imam we have an exceptional player of proven international quality."Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures."Ul-Haq has played 24 Tests, 75 one-dayers and two T20 internationals for Pakistan, scoring a combined total of 4,741 runs, including 12 also helped Pakistan Television win the domestic President's Trophy earlier this year.
Hindustan Times
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Why Ruturaj Gaikwad abruptly ended his County stint with Yorkshire and flew back home
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad decided to cut short his county stint with Yorkshire. The right-handed batter has flown back home due to personal reasons. This update was confirmed by Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath just days ahead of their County Championship fixture against Surrey, set to begin on Tuesday, July 22, at the North Marine Road Ground in Scarborough. Here's why CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad abruptly ended his county stint with Yorkshire to fly back home. (PTI) Ruturaj Gaikwad, 28, was part of India A's squad for the two unofficial Tests against the England Lions, and he was expected to link up with Yorkshire for the rest of the County season. The Yorkshire coach revealed that Gaikwad is dealing with a personal issue back home. Hence, he has flown to India and will not be available for the county for the remainder of the County season. 'Unfortunately, Gaikwad's not coming now for personal reasons. We're not going to have him for Scarborough or for the rest of the season. I can't tell you anything about the reasons why, but we hope that everything's ok. We've literally just found out. We're working behind the scenes on what we can do. But it's only two or three days away, so I'm not sure what we can do at the moment," the official website of Yorkshire quoted McGrath as saying. 'We're working to try and get a possible replacement, but time pressure is the issue. I can't give you anything more than that at the moment," he added. Gaikwad was ruled out of IPL 2025 season Midway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament due to a hairline fracture on his elbow. MS Dhoni had to lead the team for the remainder of the competition. Gaikwad was hit on the elbow during the match against the Rajasthan Royals. He played through pain in the next match but was eventually ruled out of the premier T20 competition. For the first time in their history, CSK finished at the bottom of the points table in an IPL season.
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Business Standard
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Ruturaj Gaikwad pulls out of Yorkshire deal citing personal reasons
India middle-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has opted out of the final part of the County Championship for Yorkshire citing "personal reasons". The 28-year-old had agreed to a five-game deal, starting with the match against reigning champions Surrey at Scarborough from July 22. But Yorkshire confirmed in a statement that Gaikwad would not be available. Gaikwad was due to debut at North Marine Road on Tuesday against the reigning champions and remain with Yorkshire until the end of the season. Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath said the county are assessing their options regarding a replacement, but there are other things to contend with as well ahead of the 10th round clash. "Unfortunately Gaikwad's not coming now for personal reasons," said McGrath. "We're not going to have him for Scarborough or for the rest of the season. So that's disappointing. I can't tell you anything about the reasons why, but we hope that everything's ok. We've literally just found out. "We're working behind the scenes on what we can do. But it's only two or three days away, so I'm not sure what we can do at the moment. We're working to try and get a possible replacement, but time pressure is the issue. I can't give you anything more than that at the moment." Gaikwad, who captains Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy, has played six ODIs and 23 T20s. But he just played five games in this year's IPL after suffering an elbow injury.
