Star opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played a crucial role in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) winning their fifth IPL title under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the 2023 season, has recently gotten married. His bride is fellow cricketer Utkarsha Pawar, and the couple was spotted together at the IPL final. After the victory, Utkarsha sought blessings from Mahendra Singh Dhoni by touching his feet, and the photos and videos of the moment went viral. The wedding ceremony took place in Mahabaleshwar.
It is worth mentioning that Ruturaj Gaikwad was selected in the Indian team for the World Test Championship final but decided to take a break to get married. He was on the reserve list for Team India. Ruturaj shared multiple photos on Instagram to announce his marriage.
Utkarsha, who hails from Maharashtra, is a 24-year-old right-arm medium pacer. She played List A cricket in 2021 but has not had an opportunity in the team since then. Additionally, Utkarsha is currently studying at the Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences in Pune and has gained significant popularity.
In the IPL 2023 final, Chennai Super Kings, led by Dhoni, emerged victorious against the Gujarat Titans. After the win, Utkarsha and Ruturaj lifted the IPL trophy together. Their pictures have been widely shared, and they have gained considerable attention. A viral video also shows Utkarsha touching Dhoni's feet during the celebration.