Thu Jan 02 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Titans Hint at Captaincy Change Ahead of IPL 2025
**Ahmedabad, January 1, 2024** – Gujarat Titans (GT), the reigning IPL champions of 2022, have sparked speculation about a captaincy change ahead of the 2025 season. The franchise posted a picture of Afghan all-rounder Rashid Khan on social media with the caption, “A clean slate, a new story. Gujarat Titans 2025,” fueling fan speculation.
The post comes after a disappointing 2024 season for the Titans, which saw them miss the playoffs under captain Shubman Gill. Gill took over the captaincy from Hardik Pandya, who joined Mumbai Indians. Pandya led GT to victory in their inaugural season in 2022 and to the finals in 2023.
Interestingly, GT retained Rashid Khan for a massive ₹18 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, making him the team’s most expensive player. This, coupled with the cryptic social media post, strongly suggests a potential shift in leadership. While no official announcement has been made, the franchise’s move has ignited widespread discussion among fans and analysts regarding the future captain of Gujarat Titans.
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