Ruturaj Gaikwad has signed up with Yorkshire to play for them in the County Championship Division One. Though the tournament will restart on June 22 Gaikwad will join in July. The match against Surrey at Scarborough will be his first-ever County match. Gaikwad was part of India A squad that played two matches against England Lions. However he didnt get a chance to play. But Gaikward remains optimistic to be included in the Indian team for the Test series against England. On a long series like the upcoming one injuries and players going out of form are expected. So Gaikwad has decided that hersquoll be ready if Team India needs a backup batter. Must ReadRohit Sharmarsquos ODI World Cup 2027 dream in doubt quotIrsquom excited to be joining up with Yorkshire for the rest of the English domestic season. It has always been a goal of mine to experience cricket in this country and there is no bigger club in England than Yorkshire. I know how important it is that I hit the ground running at what will be a crucial part of the season. We have some vital games in the County Championship and the One Day Cup is a great opportunity to win some silverwarequot said Gaikwad.