Gujarat Titans have appointed young India player Shubman Gill as their captain for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 2022 champions have announced their captain after the transfer of original captain Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians was confirmed as well.

However, Shubman Gill has played 33 matches for the Gujarat Titans in their two seasons in the IPL so far as well, scoring a whopping 1373 runs. He was part of Gujarat Titans’ title win in their debut season of 2022 and in 2023, the franchise finished runners-up despite his stunning contribution of 890 runs in 16 games as well.

Vikram Solanki, director of cricket, Gujarat Titans, said “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 at the helm.”

Shubman Gill said on the announcement “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 and I keenly look forward to leading the team with our exciting brand of cricket.”