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Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, there is a lot of speculation about which players the franchises will retain. As the debate over the IPL retention list heats up, Gujarat Titans have shared a post which features team captain Shubman Gill and star spinner Rashid Khan. Now fans are speculating that Gujarat team will retain only these two players. In the pictures, both the players are seen celebrating together.
Speculations increased regarding Shami
The absence of fast bowler Mohammed Shami at this position has fans doubting his future with the team. Shami has been an integral part of the team since joining in 2022. The fast bowler played an important role in his team winning the title by taking maximum 20 wickets for the team in the year 2022. However, no official statement has come from the team in this matter.
Gill got captaincy in place of Hardik
Gujarat Post also revealed that it sees Shubman Gill as a long-term captain. Before moving to Mumbai Indians last year, Hardik Pandya led the Titans to two consecutive finals and became champions once. After Hardik's departure, Gill was given the captaincy. For Gujarat, Gill has scored 426 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.72 and strike rate of 147.40. Which includes one century and two half-centuries.
Decision to retain Rashid
Under Gill's captaincy, the team managed to win only 5 out of 14 league matches and finished eighth in the points table of 10 teams. As far as Rashid Khan is concerned, the last season was not as per expectations. He could take only 10 wickets in 12 matches. However, even after this, Rashid, one of the best spinners in the T-20 format, is certain to be retained by Gujarat.