IPL 2024

‘Ab Prince se King banne ka time aa raha hai’ – Fans react as Gujarat Titans announces Shubman Gill as captain for IPL 2024

Nov 27, 2023 2:42 pm

Gill to captain GT — Gill to Captain GT (Source: Twitter)

Preparing for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Gujarat Titans are experiencing notable shifts in leadership. According to a recent update from the Gujarat Titans (GT), Shubman Gill is set to assume the captaincy in the forthcoming 2024 season. This shift comes in the wake of the unexpected trade of Hardik Pandya to the Mumbai Indians on November 26th, introducing an unforeseen twist to the team’s dynamics.

The cricket community was stunned by the unexpected transfer of Pandya to the Mumbai Indians. Initially retained by the GT, Pandya’s sudden move saw him wearing the blue and gold of the five-time champions, leaving the 2022 winners without a captain. The exit of the India all-rounder has posed a distinctive challenge for the team management.

Additionally, the team not only has to locate a proficient all-rounder but also a leader capable of handling the high-pressure situations characteristic of the cash-rich league. Furthermore, the franchise informed about the change by posting a video where they announced Gill as the skipper of GT for the upcoming season of IPL 2024.

Watch the video here;

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐋 🫡#AavaDe pic.twitter.com/tCizo2Wt2b

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) November 27, 2023

Shubman Gill has been a prominent member of Gujarat Titans

The young and dynamic batter has been a crucial part of the GT, showcasing consistent and impactful performances since 2022. The 23-year-old is now set to embrace a new challenge as the team’s leader. His youth brings an intriguing aspect to his leadership potential, as the success of young captains in the past has been evident. The 2018 U19 World Cup winner’s energy, combined with his impressive track record, could be the catalyst for GT. The Ahmedabad-based also needs an elevated performance in the upcoming season.

Initially, speculations suggested Kane Williamson might lead, but the management’s preference for an Indian captain has shifted the spotlight to Shubman Gill. This mirrors the broader trend in the IPL, where teams increasingly entrust leadership roles to homegrown talent. The opening batter has accumulated 1373 runs in 33 matches, boasting an impressive average of 47.34. His exceptional display in the 2023 season, where the prominent Indian batter secured the orange cap with an outstanding total of 890 runs in 17 matches at an average of 59.33, featuring three centuries, ranks as the second-highest individual score in a single edition in the league’s history.

Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this change in captaincy;

All the best to Shubman Gill. Take 2-3 seasons bro no hurry.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 27, 2023

Kane Williamson should have been the captain.

Gill is very young and a great player, he needs to be nurtured and not burdened by captaincy.

Another terrible decision by the upper management of Gujrat Titans.

— TMS 🇮🇳 (@TMS205) November 27, 2023