Before the mini-auction to be held on December 19 for IPL 2024, all the franchises are busy retaining and releasing their players. Franchises have time till November 26 to complete this process. Meanwhile, the news of Hardik Pandya joining Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans is the biggest. It is being claimed in media reports that Hardik has been traded by Mumbai for Rs 15 crore. Meanwhile, the question is arising after Hardik’s departure, who will be the new captain of Gujarat Titans?
IPL 2024 – Who will captain Gujarat after Hardik?
It is obvious that if Hardik Pandya goes to Mumbai Indians, then Gujarat Titans will have to look for a new captain. However, finding a replacement for Hardik is not going to be so easy, because Hardik’s captaincy was very excellent. He had given Gujarat the title of champion in the very first season. After this, in 2023, Gujarat Titans made it to the finals but lost at the hands of CSK.
These players can get captaincy in place of Hardik Pandya
Shubhman Gill
After Hardik Pandya’s departure from Gujarat, among the players whose name is leading in the race for captaincy, Shubman Gill is leading in the race. Gujarat team Gill is such an Indian player who can take over the captaincy after Hardik. 24-year-old Shubhman Gill was the Orange Cap winner in the last season of IPL. He had scored 890 runs in 17 matches. Shubman Gill is an excellent captaincy option for Gujarat Titans. He also has experience of captaining in domestic cricket and can remain the captain of the team for a long time.
Rashid Khan
Afghanistan’s leg spinner Rashid is also a good option for captaincy. He has experience of captaincy in T20 international cricket. 25-year-old Rashid Khan has a lot of experience in international cricket. Rashid Khan has also been seen captaining the team in Hardik’s absence. In the last two seasons, when Hardik was not available in some matches, Rashid captained the team.
Kane Williamson
After Hardik, Gujarat Titans have a very good option for captaincy in Kane Williamson. The franchise had signed Williamson for the IPL 2023 season, but he could not play that season due to injury. Kane Williamson has 10-12 years of captaincy experience, but before selecting him, the Gujarat franchise may think that his career will not be very long. In such a situation, they may have to find a new captain again.
Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins, who recently won the World Cup trophy for Australia, will be seen playing in IPL 2024.
His name is sure to appear in the mini-auction. In such a situation, Gujarat Titans may decide to buy him. The Gujarat franchise would like to solve the captaincy problem by taking Pat Cummins into the team. Pat Cummins knows how to make important contributions with ball and bat.
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