Thrilled about captaining India, the proficient 26-year-old stated that the goal could be to win the gold medal and guarantee India’s nationwide anthem is performed on the podium.
The males’s cricket occasion on the Asian Games will run from 28-October 8 and can be in T20 format.
“The dream will be to win a gold medal, stand on the podium and listen to the National anthem for the country,” Gaikwad stated in a video posted by the BCCI.
The 26-year-old, who’s at the moment a part of the Test squad within the West Indies tour, has been a part of India’s white-ball arrange and performed one ODI and 9 T20Is.
With Asian Games coinciding with the ODI World Cup, the BCCI has named a second-string Indian group for the continental occasion in Hangzhou.
“I think this opportunity is something special and we will play a brand of cricket that would make everyone back home proud,” he stated.
“It wil be really exciting to be part of to represent the country in the Asian Games and win the medal for the country.
“It’s one thing that we at all times grew up watching on TV, seeing athletes win it for the nation. To get he alternative, go on the market and win the medal can be actually, actually particular.”
“Playing for India itself is known as a proud feeling, and main the aspect in such a giant occasion, can be an awesome alternative for me personally, and in addition all of the group members who’re alongside me.”
With India in a transition phase, it will be a big opportunity for the Maharashtra ‘run-machine’ to show his mettle.
Cricket is being played at the Asian Games for the first time since 2014 when India did not take part. This time, India will be fielding both men’s and women’s teams.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com