Rashid Khan To Replace Shubman Gill As GT Captain? New Year Post Sparks Rumours
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Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan (Source:@Naji_Gill_77,x.com)
The Gujarat Titans (GT) have sent fans crazy with a cryptic New Year tweet that could hint at a potential captaincy change ahead of the IPL 2025. The tweet, features Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan, and it has raised speculation that the seasoned leg-spinner may replace Shubman Gill as the team’s captain.
GT's Tweet Sparks Change In Captaincy For IPL 2025
The official Gujarat Titans Twitter handle shared an image of Rashid Khan gazing at a blank slate, accompanied by the caption: "A Clean Slate. A New Story." The post that hinted has left many wondering if the team is preparing to make a major announcement regarding their leadership structure for the upcoming IPL season.
Though the franchise has not confirmed any changes yet, the timing of the tweet and its content have fueled rumors. Rashid Khan has been a standout performer since joining the franchise in 2022. He was retained by the Titans for INR 18 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
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Rashid’s credentials as a leader are well established, he has previously captained Afghanistan’s national team. On the other hand, Shubman Gill, who was retained by GT for INR 16.5 crore, has also been an important player for the franchise.
Shubman Gill's Significant Time With GT As Captain
Shubman Gill, who took over as captain in 2024 following Hardik Pandya's departure to Mumbai Indians, faced a challenging year as the team struggled. Despite his impressive individual performances, questions surrounding his leadership have emerged after the Titans finished a disappointing eighth in the points table, securing only five wins from 14 matches.
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