27 November,2023 07:45 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Shubman Gill
IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans have named Shubman Gill as captain of the team ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Gill, the right-handed opener, takes over from Hardik Pandya, who was traded to Mumbai Indians. Captaining Gujarat in IPL 2024 will be Gill's first assignment as a captain in senior men's cricket.
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"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," said Gill in a statement.
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In his first season with GT, where they won the trophy under Hardik's leadership, Gill made 483 runs in 16 games at an average of 34.50 and strike-rate of 132.33, including four half-centuries.
Gill went on to become the leading run-scorer in IPL 2023, making a whopping 890 runs in 17 matches at an average of 59.33 and strike-rate of 157.80, including three centuries and four fifties, as Gujarat finished as runners-up.
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