“Does the new GT skipper Shubman Gill hint at Hardik Pandya’s lack of loyalty in captaincy?”

The 2023 World Cup may have ended, but the spotlight is now on the Indian Premier League (IPL). Following the release of the lists of retained and released players the franchises, the trading window is still open until December 12. Noteworthy trades and releases have already occurred.

Notably, Hardik Pandya, captain of the Gujarat Titans, returned to his former team, Mumbai Indians, in an all-cash deal. This move is considered one of the biggest trades in the history of the league. Pandya had been released Mumbai in 2022 and joined GT when the franchise was first formed.

After Pandya’s departure, Gujarat Titans announced Shubman Gill as their new captain. Gill led GT to the IPL title in 2022 and helped them qualify for the final in 2023. Some of Gill’s words in a recent video address as skipper of the franchise raised eyebrows, especially when he mentioned loyalty as one of the attributes that come with captaincy.

Many interpreted Gill’s statement as a dig at Pandya, who left the franchise after just two seasons. Reports suggest that the trade took place because Pandya wanted to leave Gujarat and return to Mumbai, potentially leaving a sour taste behind.

Rumors are swirling that Hardik Pandya is next in line for the captaincy at Mumbai Indians, with current skipper Rohit Sharma expected to retire in the next year or two.

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