Ruturaj Gaikwad wants fans to allow youngsters ‘to make mistakes’ after tough start to IPL 2026 campaign
Chennai: Ruturaj Gaikwad is taking a patient approach to his leadership as Chennai Super Kings prepare for their first home fixture of IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings. Transitioning into an era without stalwarts like MS Dhoni, the captain is focused on providing a long leash to a squad that featured five franchise debutants in their season opener. Among those newcomers is Kartik Sharma, the record INR 14.20 crore auction signing. However, the newcomers failed to bring success in the opening game against Rajasthan Royals. Nevertheless, the skipper noted that he is not interested in imposing a rigid style of captaincy…