Gujarat Titans appoint Shubman Gill as captain for IPL 2024 after Hardik Pandya’s departure
In a significant announcement on Monday, Gujarat Titans (GT) revealed that India’s star batter Shubman Gill will be leading the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. This decision comes on the heels of Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians (MI).
Expressing confidence in their new skipper, a statement from Gujarat Titans emphasized the blend of experience and youthful energy within the team, which has defined their approach. Gill’s remarkable performance on the field has earned him this leadership role, having amassed 1373 runs in 33 innings at an impressive average of 47.34, including three centuries and eight fifties. Notably, he clinched the Orange Cap in the previous IPL season after scoring 890 runs at an average of 59.33, with three centuries and four fifties.
Gill’s influence on GT’s IPL journey has been significant. His outstanding 129-run innings against Mumbai Indians established a new milestone as the highest score by a batter in the IPL playoffs. Upon being appointed as the team’s captain, Gill expressed his pride and enthusiasm, looking forward to leading Gujarat Titans with their unique brand of cricket.
Gujarat Titans made an extraordinary debut in the IPL by winning the championship in 2022 and followed it with a commendable runner-up finish in the next season, narrowly losing to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Gill’s remarkable three centuries in the last IPL season were a testament to his exceptional talent, with only two other players – Virat Kohli in 2016 and Jos Buttler in 2022 – having scored more centuries in a single IPL season.
Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians was confirmed through a trade between the two franchises. The all-rounder, who had a significant impact during his two years with GT, played a pivotal role in their debut title win and the subsequent runner-up finish earlier this year.
This captaincy announcement has generated significant anticipation for the Gujarat Titans’ upcoming campaign in the IPL 2024, as they look to build on their past successes and continue their legacy in the tournament.
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