Gill was the Orange Cap winner in the last edition, scoring 890 runs in 17 matches at an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of over 157.8, with three centuries and four fifties. His best score was 129.
"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
