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Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill has been appointed captain of the side after Hardik Pandya was traded to Mumbai Indians ahead of this year’s IPL auction.

The 24-year-old will lead a side filled with experienced campaigners such as Rashid Khan, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Matthew Wade and the likes.

The announcement was made by the franchise on their X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday.

"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," said Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, Gujarat Titans.

"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," he added.

Gill said on the announcement: “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.”