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In a strategic move, Gujarat Titans (GT) have entrusted the leadership responsibilities to young prodigy Shubman Gill for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Preference to Shubman Gill over experienced campaigners
This decision follows the trade of their former IPL-winning captain, Hardik Pandya, to Mumbai Indians (MI). While seasoned campaigners like Kane Williamson and Rashid Khan were viable options, GT opted for the exuberance of Gill, projecting him as the future of Indian cricket.
Gill’s IPL journey with Gujarat Titans: From acquisition to superlative p-performances
Gill’s journey with the Titans began in the IPL 2022 mega auction, where he was acquired after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His impact was immediate, contributing significantly to GT’s title-winning campaign by amassing 483 runs in 16 matches. However, it was in IPL 2023 that Gill truly showcased his prowess, scoring a staggering 890 runs, including four fifties and three centuries, at an impressive strike rate of 157.80.
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Challenges ahead: Gill’s Leadership and IPL 2024 auction strategy
With Pandya’s departure, the Titans have placed their faith in the youthful leadership of Gill. While the 23-year-old’s batting exploits are well-established, his leadership abilities will be put to the test in the upcoming season. As the Titans head to the IPL 2024 auctions with the highest budget of INR 38.15 crore, the spotlight is on their strategic acquisitions to bolster the squad. The auction, scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, will unveil the new dynamics of the Titans under Gill’s captaincy.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
No surprise #Gill’s made captain of #GT. An Indian as captain is preferred choice in the IPL. And a young player being given this responsibility hardly unusual in Indian cricket. That said, Gill will have to show aptitude for the job early enough to keep skeptics at bay
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 27, 2023
The New And Young Captain Of GUJARAT TITANS, Ladies and Gentlemen Presenting To You “SHUBMAN GILL” pic.twitter.com/JMqySzOITS
— Dr Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri) November 27, 2023
Gill announced new GT captain. Always wanted to see fresh faces in IPL for a while now. #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/RVUeSADZyn
— Prithvi (@Puneite_) November 27, 2023
IPL 2022 Winner.
IPL 2023 Runner Up.
IPL 2023 Orange Cap Winner.Captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 – Shubman Gill is creating his own legacy at the age of 24. 🫡🔥 pic.twitter.com/SfSZ5IqIc5
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 27, 2023
🚨 CAPTAIN GILL reporting!
𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥 is ready to lead the Titans in the upcoming season with grit and exuberance 👊
Wishing you only the best for this new innings! 🤩#AavaDe pic.twitter.com/PrYlgNBtNU
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) November 27, 2023
Dear @ShubmanGill,
You arrived at KKR, when you were a U19 champion and spent 4 years at #KKR – created memories, records and went all the way till final in your last season.
Probably we were meant to be together for a brief time of over 4 years but the phase you have now entered… pic.twitter.com/TkZLMTF5KO— Knight Vibe (@KKRiderx) November 27, 2023
'I hear voices in my head, they come to me, they understand, they talk to me'
IPL captain at 24. Gill chasing excellence era begins. Let's see how far he gets to as a player & a brand. pic.twitter.com/RcxiuQHWkU
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) November 27, 2023
Thought Gujarat would name Kane Williamson as captain and he would groom Gill as the next captain under his captaincy, guess not. They have decided to move to Gill directly
— Whyte Knight (@whyteknight07) November 27, 2023
CAPTAIN SHUBMAN GILL VS KKR, I'M ALIVEEEEEEEE THIS IS POETRY
— naym 🇵🇸 (@GillSznn) November 27, 2023
Can see people laughing at Shubhman Gill’s announcement as captain, the same they did for Hardik. He’s going to succeed for sure.
— Prashanth (@prashhantth) November 27, 2023
