New Year’s tweet of GT sparks speculation; Might replace Gill with Rashid Khan as captain for IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans have ignited speculation about a potential captaincy change ahead of IPL 2025. In a New Year post on social media platform X, the team shared an image of Rashid Khan gazing at a blank slate, accompanied by the caption, “a clean slate. A new story.” This has led fans to wonder if Rashid could replace current skipper Shubman Gill.
Rashid Khan was retained as GT’s highest-paid player for Rs 18 crore, while Gill was retained for Rs 16.50 crore. Rashid has been with the Titans since 2022 and has previously captained Afghanistan, showcasing his leadership capabilities. Gill took over as captain in 2024 after Hardik Pandya’s controversial trade to Mumbai Indians but struggled, finishing eighth in the league with only five wins.
The team's social media hint has fueled discussions about a leadership shift, especially given Rashid’s significant retention and Gill’s mixed performance as captain. As IPL 2025 approaches, the decision on captaincy remains a focal point for fans and analysts a like.