IPL 2024: ‘Let’s Make It Memorable’, Shubman Gill reacts to receiving the captaincy of Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill will lead former champions Gujarat Titans after Hardik Pandya’s transfer to Mumbai Indians

Shubman Gill (credit: Twitter)

New Delhi: Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Gujarat Titans ahead of the upcoming edition of the IPL 2024. With Hardik Pandya returning to Mumbai Indians after two years, young opening batsman Shubman Gill will lead GT in the Indian Premier League.

Reacting to his appointment as GT skipper, Shubman Gill said he wanted to make it memorable. “I am proud to take on the captaincy of Gujarat Titans and I cannot thank the franchise enough for putting their faith in me to lead such a good team. Let’s make it unforgettable,” Shubman wrote from his official X account, formerly known as Twitter.

I am proud to take on the captaincy of Gujarat Titans and I cannot thank the franchise enough for putting their faith in me to lead such a good team. Let’s make it unforgettable!

To all fans… #AavaDe! 💪 pic.twitter.com/LNELWqwURD

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) November 27, 2023

In his first season with GT, where they won the trophy under the leadership of Hardik, Gill made 483 runs in 16 matches at an average of 34.50 and a strike rate of 132.33, including four half-centuries.

Gill became the leading run-scorer in IPL 2023, making an impressive 890 runs in 17 matches at an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80, including three centuries and four fifties, as Gujarat finished second.

“Shubman Gill has shown growth in stature and stature at the highest level of the game over the past two years. We have seen him mature not only as a batsman but also as a leader in cricket.”

“His contribution on the field has made Gujarat Titans a formidable force and guided the team through a successful 2022 campaign and a strong run in 2023. His maturity and skill are reflected in his performances on the field and we are extremely excited to embark on a new journey with a young leader like Shubman at the helm,” said Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, GT.