IPL: Shubman Gill to lead Gujarat Titans as Hardik Pandya joins Mumbai Indians

Team Udayavani, Nov 27, 2023, 1:49 PM IST

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In a groundbreaking IPL trade, Gujarat Titans experienced a major shakeup as Hardik Pandya, their former captain, joined the Mumbai Indians. Following this significant development, the Gujarat Titans have appointed the young cricket sensation Shubman Gill as their new captain.

Vikram Solanki, the Director of Cricket for Gujarat Titans, expressed his confidence in Shubman Gill’s leadership abilities, citing his remarkable growth in the sport over the past two years. Solanki emphasized Gill’s dual role as both a batsman and a leader, highlighting his positive impact on the team’s performance. He stated, “Excited to embark on a new journey with a young leader like Shubman at the helm.”

Shubman Gill, in response to his appointment as captain, expressed happiness and pride, thanking the franchise for entrusting him with the leadership role. He acknowledged the team’s exceptional performance in the previous seasons and conveyed his enthusiasm to lead the Gujarat Titans with their distinctive brand of cricket.