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Former Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya extended gratitude to the fans as well as the management for his "unforgettable journey" with the franchise after he made a move to the five-time champions Mumbai Indians. After the experienced all-rounder spent two years away from the five-time champions, on Monday, MI confirmed Hardik's return to the franchise.
Former head coach Ravi Shastri on Monday backed India as a "serious challengers" in next year's T20 World Cup but said what matters for a dominant side is to come out winners in the last two knock-out games of any big event. It has been more than a week since Australia trumped India, in what turned out to be a one-sided final in Ahmedabad, with the country's cricket fraternity still reeling with the outcome, given that the hosts had a 10-match unbeaten run into the title clash.
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 move back to Mumbai Indians. The Gujarat Titans will receive Rs 15 crore from MI for the all-cash trade deal apart from a hefty undisclosed transfer fee, a part of which will also go to the cricketer. Once Pandya's exit was sure, 24-year-old opener Gill was an obvious captaincy choice, having got the coveted 'orange cap' in the last season with 890 runs, second to only Virat Kohli's all-time record of 973. "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.
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya completed a massive move to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction on Monday. Pandya was the skipper of Gujarat Titans in the past two seasons and he even led them to victory in 2022. However, despite being named in the retention list submitted by the franchise, Pandya completed his move to his former team Mumbai Indians in an all-cash deal. Former India opener Aakash Chopra took to social media to share a cryptic post and users believe that it was a sly dig at Hardik following his decision.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green expressed his excitement to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday traded their all-rounder Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 player auction. "Hey RCB fans, it is Cam Green here, I am excited to join Andy Flower (the team's head coach). I can't wait to see you guys at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, cheers," said Green in a video by RCB. Green, who was bought by MI for a whopping Rs 17.5 crore at the auction last December, featured in 16 matches. The Australian had an impressive start to the IPL, scoring 452 runs, hitting an unbeaten century and two half-centuries while also taking six wickets. Trade has been carried out as per the existing player fee.
India opening batter Shubman Gill will has been appointed as the new skipper of Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Titans for 2024 season. The decision came after their regular skipper and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya got traded to his old franchise Mumbai Indians in all-cash deal. In GT's debut season in 2022, Hardik ensured a fairytale start, with the team lifting the coveted trophy, while they finished runners-up in their second season. On the other hand, Gill played an integral part in the both the seasons for Gujarat.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Monday was drafted to the Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) as part of an all-cash deal. Pandya, who started his IPL career with MI in 2015, represented GT in the last two seasons as captain, and led the franchise to an IPL title in their maiden season in the league back in 2022. After his trade to MI was confirmed, Pandya took to social media to express his delight over the move, saying "it feels good to be back".
The Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday officially announced that Gujarat Titans' (GT) captain, Hardik Pandya, is set to move back to his first franchise, Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises. 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 team lifting the coveted trophy, while they finished runners-up in their second season after a last-ball defeat in a thrilling final earlier this year.