Shubman Gill To Be Retained As GT Captain For IPL 2025: Reports

Gujarat Titans have retained Shubman Gill & Rashid Khan [Source: @gyan_rathi96/x.com]Gujarat Titans have retained Shubman Gill & Rashid Khan [Source: @gyan_rathi96/x.com]

With just two days to go for the IPL 2025 retention deadline, the teams and their player strategies have become the cynosure of all eyes. Amidst all the talked-about names, the retention of Shubman Gill has emerged as a 'done deal' for Gujarat Titans.

The young Indian opener, who was named captain last season, will once again wear the skipper's cap for GT, with star Afghani wrist spinner Rashid Khan also set to continue his stint with the franchise.

Gill Reaffirms Loyalty To Gujarat Titans

There were murmurs that Gill might jump into the mega auction some time ago, but recent reports from ANI have axed that speculation as Gill is staying committed with the Titans.

“Shubman Gill to lead the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, and Rashid Khan will play under him. Many big teams were eyeing him and were looking to have him in auction. Gill wants to stay loyal to GT and build a strong team,” said the sources as quoted by ANI.

It is a case of 'home sweet home' for Gill as he wishes to establish his legacy with the team that has backed him from the beginning.

Rashid Khan to Stay on with Titans

Apart from Gill, Rashid Khan too is expected to be retained by Gujarat Titans. With Rashid's knack for turning matches on their head, GT's core looks more solid than ever. The lethal combo of Gill's batting brilliance and Rashid's match-winning heist is set to pack a punch in the IPL 2025.

Gill’s Journey With Gujarat Titans

Gill's journey with Gujarat Titans has been nothing short of incredible. However, after being appointed captain in 2024 after Hardik Pandya’s departure, the franchise finished 8th with five wins and seven defeats. He will look to lead the side with panache this time around as they chase their second title

Meanwhile, with the retention deadline for IPL 2025 getting closer by the day, Gujarat Titans have come out with the best possible retention by holding onto two of their biggest strengths.

As the Titans go into yet another season, if Shubman Gill leads from the front and Rashid Khan supports him incredibly well, they will be well-equipped to go the distance. All eyes will be on Gill as he strides into the new season, hoping his stint will add another chapter to the Titans' success story.