IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans: Squad, schedule, and stats
Gujarat Titans (GT) are set for their debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting March 26. The two newly-added franchises, GT and Lucknow Super Giants, will face each other in their tournament opener two days later at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Hardik Pandya, who was earlier associated with Mumbai Indians, will lead Gujarat in the upcoming season. Here, we decode GT's squad and schedule.
A look at Gujarat Titans' complete squad
A look at Gujarat Titans' complete squad: Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (captain), Rashid Khan, Mohammad Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Abhinav Sadarangani, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad, R Sai Kishore, Dominic Drakes, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Pradeep Sangwan, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Gurkeerat Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Lockie Ferguson will feature for Gujarat this year
Gujarat Titans' biggest signing at the IPL 2022 Auction was New Zealand pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson (Rs. 10 crore). They also signed Indian all-rounder Rahul Tewatia for Rs. 9 crore and spent Rs. 6.25 crore on Mohammed Shami. Gujarat bought England opener Jason Roy for Rs. 2 crore, however, he has pulled out of the tournament. Gujarat roped in Rahmanullah Gurbaz as a replacement.
Hardik Pandya to lead Gujarat Titans
Swashbuckling all-rounder Hardik Pandya was drafted by the Gujarat franchise for the 15th IPL edition (Rs. 15 crore). He will lead the franchise this season. Hardik was a part of the Mumbai setup for seven years. He made his IPL debut in 2015, having aggregated 1,476 runs from 92 matches at 27.33. The all-rounder also owns 42 wickets (best match haul of 3/20).
Probable XI of GT (first match)
Probable XI of GT (first match): Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Jayant Yadav, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami
A look at GT's schedule (1/3)
March 28: GT vs LSG at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 2: GT vs DC at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST April 8: PBKS vs GT at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 11: SRH vs GT at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 14: RR vs GT at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
A look at GT's schedule (2/3)
April 17: GT vs CSK at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST April 23: KKR vs GT at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 3:30 PM IST April 27: GT vs SRH at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST April 30: GT vs RCB at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 3:30 PM IST May 3: GT vs PBKS at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
A look at GT's schedule (3/3)
May 6: GT vs MI at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST May 10: LSG vs GT at MCA Stadium, Pune, 7:30 PM IST May 15: CSK vs GT at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST May 19: RCB vs GT at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 7:30 PM IST
