Gaikwad, main India C, was caught off guard however remained composed because the fan expressed his admiration on this distinctive method.
Because the fan touched his toes, the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) skipper gently helped him up and shook his hand.
This incident echoed an analogous second from IPL 2023, the place a fan invaded the pitch throughout a Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Tremendous Kings match in Ahmedabad to the touch the toes of MS Dhoni.
Recognized for his large fan following, Dhoni has usually witnessed such moments of reverence from followers.
Now, Gaikwad, a 27-year-old rising star in Indian cricket and a protégé of Dhoni at CSK, appears to be drawing the identical sort of adoration.
On Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy match, India D, led by Shreyas Iyer, had a 202-run lead at stumps.
Regardless of a promising knock of 56 from Devdutt Padikkal and 54 from Iyer, India D had been reeling at 206/8 of their second innings.
India C struggled of their first innings, being bowled out for 168, with Gaikwad contributing solely 5 runs.
Gaikwad’s second with the fan added a contact of surprising drama to the extraordinary contest.
Because the Duleep Trophy progresses, the highlight stays on Gaikwad’s management, as India C proceed to battle towards India D.