After Hardik Pandya departed from the franchise, Shubman Gill was appointed as his successor as captain of the Gujarat Titans (GT). However, during his debut season as captain, the team had a disappointing performance. Despite winning the IPL championship in their inaugural season, the Titans struggled to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2024, finishing eighth in the standings with just 12 points. Over the course of 14 matches, they managed to secure five wins but suffered seven losses, resulting in a net run rate of -1.063. Shubman Gill is sought after by multiple teams in the auction, but he has reportedly made his final decision.
In his first season as captain, Gill had a solid individual performance as an opener, scoring 426 runs at an average of 38.73 and a strike rate of 147.40. Despite his personal success, the team’s overall struggles highlighted the challenges he faced in his new leadership role.
As the IPL retention deadline approaches, sources within GT suggest that the franchise plans to retain Gill as captain for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Star spinner Rashid Khan is also expected to continue playing under Gill’s leadership. With a mega auction looming for IPL 2025, the Gujarat Titans are focused on retaining key players to build a stronger team with the goal of reclaiming the prestigious IPL trophy. Shubman Gill is sought after by multiple teams in the auction, but he has reportedly made his final decision.
Reports indicate that many prominent teams were interested in acquiring Gill during the auction, but he has expressed a desire to remain loyal to GT and contribute to building a competitive squad. GT sources have indicated that Gill is committed to the franchise and aims to strengthen the team in the upcoming season.
In other IPL news, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are also making headlines with discussions about their retention strategy. A significant point of interest is whether MS Dhoni will be included in the retention list. If retained, Dhoni would likely be listed as an uncapped player, allowing CSK to retain him for just ₹4 crore from their total budget of ₹120 crore. Each franchise is permitted to retain up to six players before the IPL 2025 mega auction, making the upcoming weeks crucial for teams as they strategize their rosters for the future. Shubman Gill is sought after by multiple teams in the auction, but he has reportedly made his final decision.
As the IPL 2025 season approaches, both GT and CSK are working to solidify their lineups and enhance their chances of success in the competitive tournament.
