IPL 2022: GT – 3 players to watch out for

The new franchise Gujarat Titans will have their task cut out in the upcoming edition of the IPL 2022 as their squad boasts of a relatively inexperienced batting order. Hardik Pandya will make his captaincy debut in IPL this year while they have got some match-winners in the form of Rashid Khan and Lockie Ferguson. The franchise roped in Rahul Tewatia towards the end to add to their all-rounder contingent alongside Vijay Shankar who is likely to bat in the top four. With all those said, here are three players to watch out for in Gujarat Titans.

Hardik Pandya:

Hardik Pandya’s all-round abilities will be of immense importance in the upcoming season as there is not much experience around him in terms of Indian batters. The right-hander has the ability to win games on his own and he has recently cleared the fitness Tests at NCA in Bengaluru as well. After a poor IPL season last year, Pandya will be looking to get some runs under his belt this season with an eye on the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 this year.

Mohammed Shami:

Mohammed Shami was bought by the franchise for INR 6.25 crore in the mega auction and he will have a big role to play in the side with the new ball and in the death overs. Shami has been in good form in the longer format and he can bowl some unplayable deliveries at times. The right-arm seamer is sliding away from the limited-overs side for India with a lot of youngsters doing well and he will need a good season to get back in the scheme of things for the World Cup this year.

Shubman Gill:

Shubman Gill was drafted in by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 8 crore. The right-hander will open the innings and he had a good season for the KKR last year. The 22-year-old has been looked at as the future of the Indian side and he will have to prove his credentials with a big IPL season. Gill will be one of the players to watch out from Gujarat Titans.