Who is the king of ipl 2021
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is synonymous with thrill, competition and talent. The cricketing spectacle annually witnesses some of the world’s best cricketers battling out in a franchise-based tournament unique to the subcontinent. Every successful team has that one standout performer who leads from the front, turning matches towards his side repeatedly; he’s often known as the “King” of each season.
Introducing IPL 2021
The year 2021 was no different when it came to high-octane action on the field. Though hit by COVID-19 disruptions which saw the tournament split into two separate parts across India and UAE, it didn’t dampen the spirit of competition or deter players’ growth. Amidst all this charismatic action, Chennai Super Kings cricketing maven, Ruturaj Gaikwad emerged as the new ‘king’ of IPL 2021.
The Rise of King Ruturaj Gaikwad
While names like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma have been associated with being ‘Kings’ in previous editions due to their consistent performances and ability to win games for their teams, more recent times have seen young guns stepping up. In IPL 2021, it was 24-year-old Ruturaj Gaikwad who grabbed all the limelight with his scintillating batting exploits.
Awesomeness Unleashed at Upper-Order Batting
Playing at top-order for the Champion team CSK – Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj gave stellar opening performances match after match under challenging conditions both in India and UAE. He amassed a total of 635 runs in just 16 games and ended up being IPL’s highest run-getter for IPL 2021 leading Orange Cap holder too – thereby rightfully earning himself the title ‘King’ of IPL 2021.
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Stability and Consistency
One of the key aspects that makes Gaikwad’s performance stand out is his ability to provide stability during initial overs and keep the scoreboard ticking. With an unparalleled consistency, he became a reliable figure for CSK which was often seen struggling with their start in previous seasons.
Appreciation from Cricket Stalwarts
Ruturaj’s performances won him accolades galore. He received high praises from cricketing legends worldwide. From Stephen Fleming, CSK’s coach mentioning ‘I’m very proud of Ruturaj’, to former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman predicting his future national team spot, it seems everyone was smitten by Gaikwad’s talent and potential. His captain MS Dhoni also lauded his maturity at such a young age handling dominant bowlers single-handedly using his impeccable style and technique.
Conclusion: A Star on The Rise
While there have been countless names who’ve made headlines due to their eminent play in past editions of IPL, Ruturaj has managed to etch his name into the annals of IPL history with his marvellous performances this year. Though it remains challenging to compare him with legends who have earned crowns in yesteryears as a much different format exists today; these stellar performances certainly scream King-like vibes, making Ruturaj Gaikwad a worthy contender for the title.
As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the turn of a new season, all eyes will again be glued upon this prodigiously talented youngster who seems destined to scale greater heights in IPL going forward. For now, though, given his substantial contributions in guiding Chennai Super Kings to its fourth IPL victory and walking away with Orange Cap honors himself – he surely can lay claim as the ‘King’ of IPL 2021.
