"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," said Gill.
The all-rounder led the Gujarat-based franchise to win the title in the 2022 season of the IPL and was also named the 'Player of the Match' in the final game against Rajasthan Royals.
In less than 48 hours time, the World Cup's most awaited clash will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium but those who have witnessed Gujarat Titans' win in the IPL in 2022 at this very venue feel that there was more excitement in the air then compared to an Indo-Pak game
The elegant right-hander, with 6,555 runs from 161 ODIs at 47.85, remains uncertain about returning for New Zealand's series against Bangladesh in late September.
CSK won their fifth IPL trophy after Ravindra Jadeja scored the much-needed six and four runs in the last two balls in a rain-curtailed match on Monday
The ever-so-consistent Chennai Super Kings cruised into the final of IPL 2023 as they beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.