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IPL 2024: Shubman Gill named Gujarat Titans skipper after Hardik Pandya completes move to Mumbai Indians

Gujarat Titans appoint Shubman Gill as captain after trading Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians. Gill gears up for his first IPL leadership role in 2024.

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Shubman Gill celebrates his century with Gujarat Titans.

Shubman Gill celebrates his century with Gujarat Titans.

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The upcoming IPL 2024 season will mark Shubman Gill's inaugural leadership role in senior cricket.

On Monday, Shubman Gill was named the captain of Gujarat Titans, a day after the franchise traded Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians. The upcoming IPL 2024 season will mark Gill's inaugural leadership role in senior cricket.

Expressing his joy, Gill stated, "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."

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Vikram Solanki, the Director of Cricket for Titans, commented, "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."

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