Gujarat Titans (GT) have swiftly risen to prominence since their debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022. Led by Hardik Pandya, they clinched their maiden title in their inaugural year, defeating the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a dominant seven-wicket victory.

Despite a commendable performance, they fell short of glory in the following season, finishing as runners-up after a heartbreaking loss to MS Dhoni‘s Chennai Super Kings (CSK). As they gear up for the latest edition, significant changes mark their journey, including a leadership transition and the return of Hardik to his former franchise, reshaping the team dynamics.

Transition in leadership

The talismanic skipper Hardik’s departure to the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians (MI) has necessitated a change in leadership. Now, the responsibility falls on the young shoulders of the masterful batter Shubman Gill. Gill’s instrumental role in Gujarat’s recent successes, including his stellar performance of over 700 runs and four centuries in the previous season, underscores his readiness for the captaincy role. With the guidance of experienced players like veteran Kane Williamson and vice-captain Rashid Khan, Gill will aim to lead Gujarat into a new era of success.

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Upcoming challenges

Gujarat face an early test as they square off against Hardik’s MI in their tournament opener on March 24 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi International Stadium. The match presents an opportunity for the team to kick start their journey under the new captaincy positively. With a blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned experience, Gujarat are poised to tackle the challenges of the upcoming season and seek for further success in the IPL arena.

Salary of GT players in IPL 2024:

David Miller (Overseas) – INR 3 crore
Shubman Gill – INR 8 crore
Matthew Wade (Overseas) – INR 2. 4 crore
Wriddhiman Saha – INR 1.9 crore
Kane Williamson (Overseas) – INR 2 Crore
Abhinav Manohar – INR 2.6 crore
B Sai Sudharsan – INR 20 lakh
Darshan Nalkande – INR 20 lakh
Vijay Shankar – INR 1.4 crore
Jayant Yadav – INR 1.7 crore
Rahul Tewatia – INR 9 crore
Sandeep Warrier – INR 50 lakh
Noor Ahmad (Overseas) – INR 30 lakh
R Sai Kishore – INR 3 crore
Rashid Khan (Overseas) – INR 15 crore
Joshua Little (Overseas) – INR 4.4 crore
Mohit Sharma – INR 50 lakh
Spencer Johnson (Overseas) – INR 10 crore
Shahrukh Khan – INR 7.4 crore
Umesh Yadav – INR 5.8 crore
BR Sharath – INR 20 lakh
Sushant Mishra – INR 2.2 crore
Kartik Tyagi – INR 60 lakh
Azmatullah Omarzai (Overseas) – INR 50 lakh
Manav Suthar – INR 20 lakh

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