By India Today Sports Desk: Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has showered praise on Chennai Super Kings opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying he has a bright future ahead of him. CSK beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets to win the IPL 2023 title at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. IPL 2023: Full Coverage | Points Table Speaking to Sportskeeda, Akram said Gaikwad came up with an excellent performance under pressure, while insisting that he has a bright future ahead of him. Gaikwad scored 590 runs in 16 matches, averaging 42.14 in IPL 2023. advertisement “He came up with an excellent performance under pressure. The plus with him is that he is physically very fit. He is a very good fielder and is young as well. Gaikwad has a bright future when it comes to Indian cricket as well as the franchises he plays for,” said Akram.