Gujarat Titans SWOT: From title glory to inconsistency - time for reset
Gujarat Titans, after a strong debut and near-title defense, face a disappointing season. Their top order batting remains a strength. However, the spin bowling department appears thin.
Captain Shubman Gill seeks to prove himself. The team's strategy of taking the game deep might no longer be effective.
After winning the title on debut in 2022 and coming within one ball of defending their title in the second season, Gujarat Titans seem to have disappointed. Here’s how they stack up... Strength : The toporder batting.
Runs are expected to flow from captain Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, like always. With middleorder batter Sherfane Rutherford being traded to Mumbai Indians, the presence of Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia and Kumar Kushagra is crucial too. Weakness : With leggie Rashid Khan enduring one of the poorest seasons last year, the spin-bowling department, which also comprises left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore, looks thin on paper.
Opportunity : Captain Shubman Gill, ousted from India’s T20 World Cup squad, will be eager to prove his credentials all over again in this format. Threat : Lack of Powerplay bite. Their template of taking the game deep may have outlived its utility.