Shubman Gill and Gujarat Titans have shocked the cricket fans on Twitter with their latest interaction. The Ahmedabad-based franchise have seemingly released their star batter ahead of the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League.
Gill, who hit the winning six for the Titans in the IPL 2022 Final, has possibly left the franchise. Fans were in shock when Gujarat Titans posted the following message on Twitter:
“It’s been a journey to remember. We wish you all the best for your next endeavour, ShubmanGill.”
It’s been a journey to remember. We wish you all the best for your next endeavour, @ShubmanGill!#AavaDe
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) September 17, 2022
If the Gujarat Titans have actually released a match-winner like Gill, it would prove to be a big, big mistake. However, this also opens up an opportunity for other teams to sign the right-handed batter. Here are four teams which could possibly bid for him.
1. Will Shubman Gill return to Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders were the first team to sign Gill in the IPL. It should not be a surprise if KKR bid aggressively for him if he enters the IPL 2023 Auction pool. They need an opener with Venkatesh Iyer, and Gill could be a great choice.
2. Will Chennai Super Kings sign Shubman Gill?
Chennai Super Kings need a reliable Indian batter and a captaincy option for the next few seasons. Gill ticks both the boxes. With Robin Uthappa’s retirement, Gill could take his place in the CSK team.
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Even the Sunrisers Hyderabad need a top-order Indian batter and an Indian captaincy option. Kane Williamson is not in the best form, which could lead to the franchise signing Gill.
4. Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians’ batting was not the best in the previous IPL season. If Rohit Sharma is ready to bat lower in the batting order, MI could welcome Gill to the franchise and have him open the innings with the hard-hitting Ishan Kishan.
