The picture of all the teams has been cleared for the 15th season of world cricket’s most exciting T20 cricket league Indian Premier League (IPL). All the 10 franchises are ready with their army to join this season, who are now and only waiting for the launch of this year’s edition.
Out of these, Gujarat Titans, the new team joining the IPL for the first time, has also raised its team. Gujarat Titans (GT) have made their full team after the mega auction. But now it will be interesting to see how Gujarat shape up their playing 11. Here we tell you how Gujarat Titans will set up its balanced playing-11
Openers
Jason Roy
During the auction, Gujarat Titans got England’s stormy opener Jason Roy for a very good price. Jason Roy has not had a special performance in the IPL, but he has got tremendous power in international cricket. Jason Roy will be the first choice in the Gujarat Titans opener for the same reason.
Shubman Gill
Indian cricket team’s young opener Shubman Gill has been included in the draft by Gujarat Titans. Shubman Gill has been able to bat very well for KKR in the last few seasons. Shubman Gill can play the role of anchor in this team, so his contribution will be special.
Middle Order
Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper)
Gujarat Titans can make Matthew Wade a part of the playing-11 as a wicketkeeper. Matthew Wade may not have had much success in the IPL, but recently he has performed brilliantly for Australia in T20s. Along with this, he also showed amazing in Big-Bash.
Hardik Pandya (Captain)
Captain Hardik Pandya is going to prove to be the most important for Gujarat Titans involved in this season of IPL for the first time. Hardik Pandya will be responsible for the middle order of this team, so he will also have to show his hands in bowling. For Hardik Pandya, this season the focus will be on somehow achieving the same old style.
Vijay Shankar
It will be a big challenge for Gujarat Titans to strike a balance considering their team. In such a situation, he may have to play with Vijay Shankar at number 6 in the batting order. Vijay Shankar is an all-rounder who has the ability to bowl at medium pace apart from showing some hands in batting.
Rahul Tewatia
In the mega auction of IPL, Gujarat Titans played a big gamble to get Rahul Tewatia. Gujarat has imposed a huge prize on Rahul Tewatia. They are expecting better performance from him here this season. If Rahul Tewatia can bowl a few overs in spin, he can also end up in a dangerous form in batting.
Bowler
Rashid Khan
Even before the IPL auction, Gujarat Titans took Afghanistan’s sensational spin bowler Rashid Khan with them. Rashid Khan has been making a big splash in the IPL for the last few years and is making the batsmen dance with his spin. Rashid Khan’s 4 overs mean a lot for Gujarat.
Jayant Yadav
India’s spin bowler Jayant Yadav has also been picked up by Gujarat Titans. Jayant Yadav has also managed to make a place in the Indian team for some time now. The opportunity he got for Mumbai Indians last season, he made a mark with spin bowling. Not only this, but Jayant is also a good batsman.
Lockie Ferguson
Gujarat Titans did not care for anything in acquiring New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson. Gujarat has supported Ferguson on a big budget. Whenever Ferguson has got the chance in the last few seasons, he has done wonders. In such a situation, Gujarat must be expecting a lot from them.
Mohammed Shami
This time Gujarat has got the experienced fast bowler of Indian cricket, Mohammed Shami. Mohammed Shami has been completely engrossed in both IPL and International cricket for the last few years. Gujarat Titans will try their best to take advantage of the experience they have.
Varun Aaron
Varun Aaron, who was the fast bowler of the Indian team, has been given a chance by Gujarat Titans this time. The team of Gujarat Titans can give a chance to Varun Aaron in their fast bowling department. Varun Aaron has a tremendous pace. They just have to keep an eye on their line length, which can be dangerous.
Playing-11 can happen in this way
Hardik Pandya (Captain), Shubman Gill, Jason Roy, Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Jayant Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami and Varun Aaron.