The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season has kicked off with a bang, showcasing thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. As we gear up for Super Sunday, all eyes are on the highly anticipated clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, promising another spectacle in the cricketing extravaganza.
This match marks the much-anticipated return of Hardik Pandya to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, but this time, he’ll be wearing the blue of the Mumbai Indians! Stay tuned for all the action, the IPL schedule, the points table, and the race for the Orange Cap (highest run scorer) and Purple Cap (highest wicket taker).
Following Pandya’s departure to the five-time champions, the Gujarat Titans have appointed their young opener Shubman Gill as their new leader. Ahead of his captaincy debut, Gill spoke about the influential figures he’s played under.
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“While I haven’t had the chance to play directly under MS Dhoni (Mahi Bhai),” Shubman Gill said, “watching him as a kid was a huge inspiration for me on the field.”
Shubman Gill went on to share that he’s spent a significant portion of his career playing under current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma.
“I’ve also played under Virat Kohli, but the majority of my cricket has been under Rohit Bhai,” he explained, “and there are so many qualities I’ll be personally trying to learn from him.”
The Titans boast an impressive home record against the Mumbai Indians, and Gill hopes to extend that dominance. “It’s always exciting to face Mumbai Indians, such a successful team with five titles,” he acknowledged. “But here in Ahmedabad, we’ve never lost to them. Hopefully, we can keep that streak going!”
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With Hardik Pandya now leading the Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill sees an interesting dynamic at play. “It’s going to be thrilling,” he said. “Hardik Bhai is someone I’ve played under at both the national level and with the Titans. It’ll be a fantastic challenge.” Gill concluded with a call to action for the Gujarat Titans faithful, hoping for a packed stadium come game day. “Let’s get that crowd of 110,000 cheering for us! There’s nothing better than that feeling,” he declared.
