Team-wise one player who made its IPL franchise famous
Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed players becoming synonymous with some franchises.
8. Gujarat Titans (GT) - Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill was roped in by the Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of IPL 2022, which also marked the maiden appearance for the franchise. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Shubman ahead of the auction and the move raised quite a few eyebrows. This was because the Punjab batter was touted for big things, not just in the IPL but also in international cricket.
While Shubman had a good outing in his first stint with GT, he took his game to a different level in IPL 2023. In 2022, he scored 483 runs from 16 matches at an average of 34.50 and a strike rate of 132.33. However, in IPL 2023, the right-handed batter won the Orange Cap, amassing 890 runs at an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80.
The Titans won the title in 2022 and finished runners-up in 2023. Ahead of IPL 2024, he was appointed as the captain of the franchise. He had another fine outing with the bat, but his team finished third from the bottom of the points table.
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