Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya, who led the team to the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in its inaugural season, has returned to the Mumbai Indians in one of the most stunning player trades in the history of the lucrative T20 tournament.
“Gujarat Titans’ (GT) captain, Hardik Pandya, is set to move back to his first franchise, Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises,” said the statement of IPL.
“Farewell and best wishes on your next journey. Go well, HP!” said Gujarat Titans in a post on social media platform ‘X.’
Farewell and best wishes on your next journey.
Go well, HP! #IPLRetention pic.twitter.com/awCxZzXesc— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) November 27, 2023
Most successful franchise in IPL history, Mumbai Indians welcomed Pandya after the official announcement on Monday.
𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 💙#OneFamily pic.twitter.com/5WjCgs808o
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 27, 2023
‘Prince of Indian cricket’ Shubhman Gill has been named the new captain of the Gujarat-based franchise after Hardik Pandya moves to Mumbai Indians.
🚨 CAPTAIN GILL reporting!
𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥 is ready to lead the Titans in the upcoming season with grit and exuberance 👊
Wishing you only the best for this new innings! 🤩#AavaDe pic.twitter.com/PrYlgNBtNU
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) November 27, 2023