A cryptic New Year tweet from Gujarat Titans (GT) has sent fans into a frenzy, raising questions about a possible change in the team’s captaincy for IPL 2025. While Shubman Gill has been widely expected to retain the leadership role, the tweet, which prominently featured Rashid Khan, has fueled speculation that the franchise may have something surprising in store.
The tweet, posted on the official GT handle, showed a picture of Rashid Khan with the caption, “The 2025 GT Story”, accompanied by the words, “A Clean Slate. A New Story.” This intriguing post has sparked a flurry of reactions in the comments section, with fans offering their theories on what it could mean for the upcoming season.
Rashid Khan: A Key Retention
The speculation has been further amplified by Rashid Khan’s status as the highest retention ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. The Titans secured the star all-rounder for ₹18 crore, surpassing the ₹16.5 crore spent on retaining Shubman Gill. Rashid’s invaluable contributions with the ball, along with his leadership capabilities, make him a compelling candidate for the captaincy.
A Season to Forget for Gujarat Titans
This speculation comes after a disappointing 2024 season for Gujarat Titans. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, the team finished eighth in the standings, winning only five of their 14 matches. This marked a sharp contrast to their impressive debut season in 2022, where they lifted the IPL trophy under Hardik Pandya’s leadership. In 2023, they came agonizingly close to the title again, finishing as runners-up after a dramatic final-over defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Gujarat Titans’ Complete Squad for IPL 2025:
- Shubman Gill
- Jos Buttler
- B. Sai Sudharsan
- Shahrukh Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Kulwant Khejroliya
- Nishant Sindhu
- Mahipal Lomror
- Kumar Kushagra
- Anuj Rawat
- Manav Suthar
- Washington Sundar
- Gerald Coetzee
- Mohammad Arshad Khan
- Gurnoor Singh Brar
- Sherfane Rutherford
- R. Sai Kishore
- Ishant Sharma
- Jayant Yadav
- Glenn Phillips
- Kareem Janat
As the countdown to IPL 2025 continues, fans and analysts are eagerly waiting for any official updates from the Gujarat Titans camp regarding the captaincy. Will Shubman Gill continue at the helm, or will Rashid Khan take charge? Only time will tell.