Shubman Gill becomes the new captain of Gujarat Titans.

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New Delhi. IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans have appointed Shubman Gill as the captain of the team ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Right-handed opening batsman Gill replaces Hardik Pandya, who has been traded to Mumbai Indians. Captaining Gujarat in IPL 2024 will be Gill’s first assignment as captain in senior men’s cricket.

Gill said in a statement issued by the franchise, “I am happy and proud to take over the captaincy of Gujarat Titans. I thank the franchise for the confidence that the team has shown in me. We have had great seasons in the last two seasons and I am looking forward to leading the team.” keen for.

In his first season with GT, Gill scored 483 runs in 16 matches at an average of 34.50 and a strike-rate of 132.33, including four half-centuries.

Gill was the highest run-scorer in IPL 2023. Gill scored 890 runs in 17 matches at an average of 59.33 and a strike-rate of 157.80, which included three centuries and four fifties.

Vikram Solanki, GT’s director of cricket, said, “Shubman Gill has shown growth in stature and status at the highest level of the game over the last two years. We have seen him mature not only as a batsman but also as a leader in cricket. have seen.

“His contributions on the field have helped Gujarat Titans emerge as a force to be reckoned with and have guided the team through a successful campaign in 2022 and a strong performance in 2023. His maturity and skills have reflected his on-field It is evident in the performance. We are extremely excited to start a new journey with a young captain like Shubman.”

–IANS

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