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Shubman Gill speaks on surprise move to make him Gujarat Titans’ captain

Not many would argue against Shubman Gill being the next big thing in Indian cricket. The youngster has already proven himself with the bat at the international level as well in the Indian Premier League. Nevertheless, with Hardik Pandya’s trade to the Mumbai Indians, Gill has now been handed over the captaincy of Gujarat Titans for the upcoming season. Speaking about his new role for the first time, he said: “I think it’s gonna take, like, probably till the time we don’t play the first match. It’s not gonna quite sink in. It’s a great feeling.” “We all know captainship comes with a lot of things, and commitment is one of them. Discipline is one of them. Hard work is one of them. Loyalty is one of them,” the 24-year-old told the Gujarat Titans’ social media account. 😍 From a dreamy ...

29Nov

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‘He might be hurt with Hardik’s trade’: Kris Srikkanth deciphers Jasprit Bumrah’s cryptic post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Jasprit Bumrah's 'silence is sometimes the best answer' Instagram story went viral on social media on Tuesday, 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth decoded the post, suggesting that the star Mumbai Indians pacer might not be happy with the Hardik Pandya's trade. With Hardik's returning to Mumbai after spending a couple of years at Gujarat Titans, Srikkanth said that Bumrah would have been hurt as the 29-year-old may have harboured captaincy aspirations.Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Srikkanth praised Bumrah and said that one cannot find another cricketer like him. "He's is the best bowler in the world currently, be it Tests or white-ball cricket, not to forget his World Cup performance. He was even the stand-in captain against England in the fifth Test last year...

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South Africa Tour: Will BCCI be able to convince Rohit Sharma to captain in T20Is? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With regular T20I skipper Hardik Pandya out for another month due to an ankle ligament tear, the BCCI will look to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the side in the shortest format in the upcoming tour of South Africa. India will be playing 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs and a couple of Tests in the Rainbow Nation, starting December 10 for which the teams will be picked on Thursday.The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is set to meet BCCI's secretary Jay Shah to discuss the squads for the tour of South Africa and chalk out the roadmap for the fast-approaching T20 World Cup. Rohit had earlier shown his reluctance to lead the side in the shortest format after the 2022 World T20 semi-final exit and in case he sticks with his decision, the BCCI will have another option in Suryakumar Yadav amid H...

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‘Ravindra Jadeja was banned…’: Former KKR Team Director slams Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians move | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After spending two seasons at Gujarat Titans, star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Monday moved to Mumbai Indians -- his first IPL team.However, Pandya's move to his old IPL franchise drew mixed reactions from all corners and former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team director Joy Bhattacharjya was not pleased with all-rounder's decision to join Mumbai ahead of IPL 2024. In a conversation on the Oaktree Sports YouTube channel, Bhattacharjya criticised Pandya's surprising move by drawing parallels to an incident involving Ravindra Jadeja back in 2010. Jadeja had faced consequences after refusing to renew his contract with the Rajasthan Royals as he wanted a transfer to Mumbai. The all-rounder was banned from the league for 1 year. “I do not think it is a great idea for the tou...

29Nov

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WATCH: ‘Loyalty and commitment’ – Shubman Gill on Gujarat Titans’ captaincy challenge | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans on Monday appointed Shubman Gill as their captain for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following Hardik Pandya's decision to join Mumbai Indians, his first IPL team. Shubman was part of the Gujarat Titans' inaugural title wining team in 2021, under Pandya's captaincy. Shubman, who has played 91 IPL matches in his career so far, scoring 2790 runs at an average of 37.70, including 3 centuries and 18 fifties, said he is excited for the big challenge. In a video posted by Gujarat Titans on their social media, their new captain Shubman spoke about the big role in the side."I think it's gonna take, like, probably till the time we don't play the first match. It's not gonna, you know, quite sink in. It's a great feeling. I mean, I was about seven or e...

28Nov

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Will Shubman Gill become a Gujarat Titan in his new role as captain in IPL?

With captaincy experience in only a handful of matches under his belt, Shubman Gill will now lead Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. With Hardik Pandya moving back to Mumbai Indians, Gill has been appointed skipper of Titans, the same franchise that took a punt on Pandya, who had only led in Under-16 cricket.In comparison to Pandya, Gill has more captaincy experience. The 24-year-old has led Punjab in two T20s, India A in six List A games and has also captained in four first-class matches, all of them in 2019. Gill starred with the bat as Titans won the title in their inaugural season. He was also their highest run-getter in IPL 2023 with 890 runs in 17 innings, which included three centuries, as Titans finished runners-up. But the 2024 season will be Gill’s first leadership a...

28Nov

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India vs Australia: ‘Selfless’ Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel impress in tough conditions | Cricket News – Times of India

Prasidh Krishna says bowling units need to come up with new methods to tackle dewTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India's batters walked away with all the plaudits for their aggressive strokeplay in the second T20I here but the performance of their bowlers too was very impressive in helpful batting conditions.While Australia's bowlers struggled in the dew-laden conditions, their Indian counterparts came up with a masterful display.After being hit around the park by the visiting batters in the first T20I in Visakhapatnam, the cushion of defending a tall target of 235 helped them in the second game. However, the ground conditions presented them with an enormous challenge.Dew may have been the reason that prompted skipper Suryakumar Yadav to introduce both his spinners - Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel - i...

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Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership gets a thumbs-up from teammates | Cricket News – Times of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Hardik Pandya may be India’s designated T20 captain but injury to the star allrounder has meant that Suryakumar Yadav has been leading India in the five-match T20I series against Australia. Happily for India, Surya’s leadership skills in the first two matches have won him admirers. Surya has shown that he is brave enough to bowl his spinners in the Powerplay and there has been a method to his bowling changes and field placements.After southpaw Tilak Varma praised Surya’s captaincy the other day, it was the turn of seamer Prasidh Krishna to follow suit. “I think it shows in the way he (Surya) bats. Very similar in the way in captaincy as well. He trusts his players and backs us to do what we want to do. And he is there right behind us, supporting us if anything goes w...

27Nov

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‘Experiences with GT…’: Hardik Pandya pens heartfelt note for Gujarat Titans as he leaves for Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star allrounder Hardik Pandya on Sunday returned to his former franchise Mumbai Indians after an all-cash deal trade-off with Gujarat Titans. Pandya was picked by Gujarat Titans before the 2022 auction from the list of available players for the two new franchises -- GT and Lucknow Super Giants.Pandya, who spent two years with Gujarat Titans, guiding them to title win in 2022, their debut season, played 31 matches for the team and scored 833 runs at an average of 37.86 and a strike rate of over 133.He also scored six half-centuries and a best score of 87*. He also bagged 11 wickets for the team, with the best figures of 3/17.Pandya took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a special message."I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the fans, team, and management at Gujarat Tit...

27Nov

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Hardik Pandya on his Mumbai Indians homecoming: ‘It has not sunk in yet, finally back where my whole cricketing journey started’

After much anticipation and buzz around the cricket world, the Mumbai Indians finally confirmed the return of Hardik Pandya back to the franchise after a couple years at Gujarat Titans. For the GT skipper, who led the franchise to a maiden season win in 2022 and another final appearance this year, the return however is yet to sink in. In a recently posted video from the franchise on their social media, Pandya shares, “The feeling of coming back to Mumbai is very special for a lot of reasons. How my cricketing journey started in 2015 with MI, them noticing me in 2013.” Pandya was part of the five-time IPL winners for a total of seven seasons, of which Mumbai won four. “When I look back, the whole span of 10 years has been something very special. It has not sunk in yet that I’m finally ba...

27Nov

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‘Let’s make it memorable!’: Shubman Gill’s first reaction after being named Gujarat Titans skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India batter Shubman Gill is quite elated on being named skipper of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans (GT) after former GT captain Hardik Pandya was traded to Mumbai Indians on Monday.Gill took to social media platform 'X', formerly Twitter, expressing his pride in assuming a new role and extending his gratitude to the franchise for placing their trust in him."I am proud to assume the Captaincy of Gujarat Titans and I cannot thank the franchise enough for their trust in me to lead such a fine team.Let's make it memorable! To all the fans... #AavaDe," Gill wrote on X.Gill has compiled an impressive record, accumulating 1373 runs in 33 innings at an average of 47.34, which includes three centuries and eight fifties.The last season was particularly signif...

27Nov

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Hardik Pandya expressed his desire to return to Mumbai Indians, reveals GT team director Vikram Solanki | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans team director Vikram Solanki expressed respect for Hardik Pandya's decision to join Mumbai Indians for the upcoming IPL 2024, following the confirmed trade announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL).The double trade involving Hardik returning to MI and Cameron Green moving to Royal Challengers Bangalore was officially confirmed by the IPL on Monday, substantiating earlier speculations.Hardik's homecomingIn a statement released on Monday, Solanki conveyed his best wishes to Hardik for his future endeavors and disclosed that the all-rounder had expressed a desire to make a move away from the Gujarat Titans franchise."As the first captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya has helped the franchise deliver two fantastic seasons that resulted in winning one TATA IPL...

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‘Feels good to be back’: Hardik Pandya recalls wonderful memories after returning to Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya is finally coming back to his home after he was traded to his former Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans on Monday.MI, a five-time champion, successfully traded all-rounder Pandya at his current player fee of Rs 15 crore as franchises gear up to finalise their wish lists and allocate budgets for the upcoming IPL auction scheduled for December 19 in Dubai.Recalling his good old memories at MI, Pandya - who was purchased by the Mumbai franchise for Rs 10 lakh in 2015 - took to social media platform 'X', formerly Twitter, posted a throwback video saying it feels good to be back."This brings back so many wonderful memories. Mumbai. Wankhede. Paltan. Feels good to be back." Pandya's video caption read.Pandya, who was released just...

27Nov

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IPL 2024: Shubman Gill named as Gujarat Titans captain after Hardik Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians

Gujarat Titans confirmed that Shubman Gill will be the new captain after Hardik Pandya’s sensational return to Mumbai Indians was confirmed on Monday by the franchises. “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,” Gill said in a statement issued by the franchise. Hardik moves back to his first franchise, Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises. The all-rounder spent two impressive years with GT. In thew new franchise’s debut season in 2022, Hardik led the team to lift the trophy, while they finished runners-up in their second season after a last-ball defe...

27Nov

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Gujarat Titans reveal why they let their captain Hardik Pandya go to the Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2024

Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans confirmed that Hardik Pandya would be returning to the Mumbai franchise for the next season of the Indian Premier League after many days of feverish speculation on whether the prolific all-rounder will stay put at the Titans. Hardik was an integral part of the Mumbai franchise for four of its five titles between 2015 and 2021. After moving to the Titans, he led the team to the title in their first season itself in 2022 before the team lost the final last year on the last ball. The Indian Express had reported on Sunday that in Hardik’s case, Mumbai Indians will have to pay his Rs 15 crore annual fees, the same amount which Gujarat Titans had paid for his services before the mega auction. Another report also said that to facilitate the trade for Pandya, C...

27Nov

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Hardik Pandya traded to Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill named Gujarat Titans captain for IPL 2024

Hardik Pandya speaks with his teammate Shubman Gill as rain halted play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 29, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to move from Gujarat Titans (GT) to his former franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) after a trade between both franchises.“Gujarat Titans’ (GT) captain, Hardik Pandya, is set to move back to his first franchise, Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises,” said a statement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).The all-rounder spent two momentous years with GT, spearheading their campaign with aplomb. In GT’s debut season in 2022, Hardik ensured a fairytale start, with the tea...

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IPL: Hardik Pandya returns to Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill named Gujarat Titans captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As speculated since Sunday, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has bid adieu to Gujarat Titans and the franchise has named opener Shubman Gill as captain.Gujarat Titans, who won the IPL title in their debut season in 2022 under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, announced on Monday that the India all-rounder is leaving the franchise after two successful seasons with them.In a press release, Gujarat Titans stated: "During his tenure with the team, Hardik showcased his prowess and has left an indelible mark on the franchise. Leading from the front alongside a seasoned coaching staff, players, management, he established and helped build the core values of the team."The press release quotes Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, as saying, "As the first captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya...

26Nov

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Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians explained: Is there a transfer fee involved? How do trades work in IPL?

Hardik Pandya was traded from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indian on Sunday. What are the kinds of player trades possible and how much does a player gain from a transfer fee? What are the types of trade one IPL franchise can do? There are two types of trade. A one-way trade is when a franchise buys one or more players from another IPL team. Then there is a two-way trade in which teams swap players. Player consent is required for both a one-way trade and a two-way trade. The example of a one-way trade is of all-rounder and Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya moving to Mumbai Indians. Similarly, Romario Shepherd moved from Lucknow Super Giants to Mumbai Indians. Mumbai’s Cameron Green too moved to RCB in a one-way trade. The other trade is the one where we saw Rajasthan Royals swapping th...

26Nov

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Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians deal done, Shubman Gill likely new Gujarat Titans captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With Mumbai Indians were still working out a deal with Gujarat Titans to buy back Hardik Pandya, Titans kept Pandya in the list of retained players on Sunday. However, TOI understands that MI and Titans were working on modalities to trade Pandya which was completed late on Sunday. TOI had reported on Nov 25 that Hardik was in talks with Mumbai Indians to come back to his alma mater.It has also been learnt that the Titans management have identified Shubman Gill as their captain if Pandya’s deal with MI formalizes.According to sources, the Titans management had a long meeting with Gill and have discussed their auction strategy. Mumbai Indians have also releasedCameron Green and will trade him to Royal Challengers Bangalore.It is learnt that MI are ready to shell out a huge amou...

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IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans, as Cam Green moves to RCB

In what will go down as one of the biggest Indian Premier League transfers, all-rounder Hardik Pandya returned to Mumbai Indians as a trade was completed with his current franchise Gujarat Titans. The Indian Express understands that the deal was confirmed late on Sunday evening hours after the deadline for teams to announce the list of players they had released and retained had expired. While Sunday is the deadline for franchises to confirm the list of players released from the roster and those retained, trading between teams could have happened as late as December 12, one week before the official auction date. To facilitate the trade for Pandya, Cameron Green – the Australian all rounder who was brought in for big money at the last auction – has moved from Mumbai Indians to Royal Chall...