IPL 2024: Shubman Gill To Captain Gujarat Titans After Hardik Pandya’s Exit – Reports
The article reports that Shubman Gill will assume the captaincy of the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2024 season following Hardik Pandya’s move to the Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya, who led the Titans to an IPL title in 2022, returned to the Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal after 72 hours of negotiations. The report highlights that the formal paperwork was pending when the Titans included Pandya in their retention list, causing speculation until the deal’s completion after the retention window closed at 5 pm on Sunday.
The article mentions the intricacies of the trade, involving an all-cash deal between Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Cameron Green, an all-rounder, was part of the deal, having been traded to RCB in an all-cash transaction, enabling Mumbai Indians to secure the funds necessary for the acquisition of Hardik Pandya.
The context of Pandya’s initial selection by Gujarat Titans before the 2022 auction is provided, emphasizing his significant contribution to the team’s success, including winning the championship in their debut year and reaching the finals in the subsequent season.
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