Shubman Gill was named GT captain Hardik Pandya moved to MI.
Gujarat Titans (GT) coach Ashish Nehra has expressed confidence in Shubman Gill's ability to lead the franchise successfully in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2024).
Nehra further stressed that Gill, with his cricketing acumen, will receive all the needed support in his role as Gujarat Titans (GT) captain in the upcoming IPL 2024, beginning on March 23.
Notably, Gill had a remarkable IPL 2023 with the GT, contributing significantly to the team's journey to their second consecutive final. The 23-year-old was the leading run scorer in the IPL 2023 with 890 runs in 17 matches and won the Orange Cap.
After Hardik Pandya was traded to the Mumbai Indians (MI), Gill replaced the star Indian all-rounder as the GT captain for the upcoming season, and Nehara has full confidence in the youngster’s ability.
Ashish Nehra was quoted as saying by Times of India: “IPL is a fast game and it throws challenges for everyone. We have seen how Shubman Gill has been playing for three-four years and how he has shaped up. He is 24-25, but he has a good head on his shoulders. We are there to support him. We believe in him that’s why we have made him the captain.”
GT IPL 2024 Full Squad:
David Miller, Shubman Gill (C), Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Robin Minz.
(With TOI Inputs)