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Shubman Gill gets appointed the captain of Gujarat Titans
Young Shubman Gill is all set to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after Gujarat Titans appointed him the captain of the team. This is coming on the heels of regular skipper Hardik Pandya who was traded to Mumbai Indians. Gill has been the most charismatic batter for Gujarat Titans in their success in the last two seasons as it will be his first time that he will leading the team.
“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 Gill at the helm,” Titans’ director of cricket Vikram Solanki said.
“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 ad I keenly look forward to leading the team with our exciting brand of cricket,” Gill said.
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