IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya moves to Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans explain 'WHY'
₹15 crore from MI for the all-cash trade deal. On being announced as GT skipper, 24-year-old opener Gill said in a statement, as quoted by NDTV, "I am delighted and proud to assume the captaincy of Gujarat Titans and thank the franchise for their trust in me to lead such a fine team. We have had two exceptional seasons and I keenly look forward to leading the team with our exciting brand of cricket." Following Pandya's exit, Gill was the obvious choice for the skipper post, considering he scored 890 runs, second to only Virat Kohli's record of 973.
Pandya, on his part, took to 'X', and wrote, “This brings back so many wonderful memories. Mumbai. Wankhede.
Paltan. Feels good to be back." ALSO READ: 'Feels good to be back': Hardik Pandya shares old video when he was sold at ₹10 lakh to Mumbai Indians Meanwhile, GT Team Director Vikram Solanki acknowledged Pandya's contribution to the team's success in the last two IPL seasons. "As the first captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya has helped the franchise deliver two fantastic seasons that resulted in winning one IPL championship and one appearance in the final," Solanki was quoted as saying in a statement.
"He has now expressed a desire to return to his original team Mumbai Indians. We respect his decision and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours," the former England batter further added. Solanki also vouched for Gill for his maturity.
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