IPL: Gujarat Titans Announce Shubman Gill as Captain

Gujarat Titans (GT) named Shubman Gill as captain to lead the team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Monday.

Mr. Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, Gujarat Titans, said “Shubman Gill has shown growth in stature and standing over the last two years at the highest level of the game. We’ve seen him mature not only as a batter but also as a leader in cricket. His contribution on the field has helped Gujarat Titans emerge as a formidable force, guiding the team through a successful campaign in 2022 and a strong run in 2023. His maturity and skill is evident in his on-field performance and we are extremely excited to embark on a new journey with a young leader like Shubman at the helm.”

Shubman Gill said on the announcement “I am delighted and proud to assume the Captaincy of Gujarat Titans and thank the franchise for their trust in me to lead such a fine team. We have had two exceptional seasons and I keenly look forward to leading the team with our exciting brand of cricket.”

The move to appoint Gill as captain comes after Gujarat Titans’ Hardik Pandya moved back to his first franchise Mumbai Indians following a trade between the two franchises. The Indian all-rounder spent two momentous years with GT, spearheading their campaign with aplomb.

In GT’s debut season in 2022, Hardik ensured a fairytale start, with the team lifting the coveted trophy, while they finished runners-up in their second season after a last-ball defeat in a thrilling final earlier this year.

In a separate trade, MI all-rounder Cameron Green has been traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Green, who was bought for a whopping ₹17,50,00,000 at the auction last December, featured in 16 matches.