IPL 2025: Shubman Gill To Step Down As Gujarat Titans Captain? GT's Latest Post Sparks Speculation

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans (GT) retained Shubman Gill along with Rashid Khan and three other key players before Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction.

GT has assembled a strong squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) captain in IPL 2025: Several teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have restructured their leadership following the 2025 mega auction, and it seems Gujarat Titans (GT) might also make a bold move. A recent social media post from GT has sparked rumors about a potential captaincy change, suggesting Shubman Gill may be replaced by Rashid Khan, a trusted figure in head coach Ashish Nehra's circle.

Is Shubman Gill set to lose Gujarat Titans (GT) captaincy?

Gujarat Titans (GT) retained Shubman Gill along with Rashid Khan and three other key players before Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction. However, a cryptic Twitter post from the franchise has fueled speculation.

The post features the words "The 2025 GT Story" on a blackboard with the caption: "A Clean Slate, A New Story." Accompanying this is an image of Afghanistan cricket Rashid Khan looking at the board, leading fans to speculate that he might take over the captaincy for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

A clean slate. A new story. ✨#AavaDe pic.twitter.com/fNt319mJlP

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) January 1, 2025

Gujarat Titans' (GT) struggles in IPL 2024

After winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in their debut season, Gujarat Titans (GT) has faced challenges in recent seasons. Stylish opener Shubman Gill was appointed Gujarat Titans (GT) captain in 2024 following senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya's departure, but the team had a disappointing campaign, winning just 5 out of 14 matches. This performance has raised questions about the team's direction and leadership.

Gujarat Titans Squad for IPL 2025

GT has assembled a strong squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, blending seasoned players and young talent:

Retained / Core Players: Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudarshan, Rahul Tewatia
Key Signings: Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna
All-Rounders & Bowlers: Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, R Sai Kishore
Emerging Talent: Gurnur Singh Brar, Mohammad Arshad Khan, Kumar Kushagra