The Gujrat Titans are a professional IPL team based in Gujrat, Ahmedabad. Its home ground is the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. The owner of the franchise is CVC Capital Partners. The current captain of the team is Shubman Gill. They won their first IPL title in the 2022 season under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Hardik is now traded back to the Mumbai Indians, the team he was a part of before GT.
The Gujrat Titans were the winners of the 2022 IPL season. With Shubman Gill as the captain of GT in the ongoing season of 2024, fans have high expectations with the team.
GT head Coach 2024 & Support Staff
Gujarat Titans Director: Vikram Solanki
Vikram Singh Solanki is a former first-class cricketer and a current cricket coach in England. He was born on April 1, 1976. He has been a part of 50 One-Day Internationals for England as a batsman and an off-spinner. After retiring from cricket, he took on various coaching and administrative roles. He was appointed as the Director of Cricket for the Gujrat Titans in January 2024.
Gujarat Titans Head Coach: Ashish Nehra
Ashish Nehra is a current Indian cricket coach and a former Indian international cricketer of all formats. He was born on April 29, 1979, in Delhi and was a left-arm fast bowler well known for his pace, swing and accuracy in bowling.
He made his international debut in 1999 and retired from cricket in 2017. He was part of the Indian cricket team that won the World Cup in 2011. After retiring, he started working as a coach and is currently the head coach of the Gujrat Titans.
Gujarat Titans Batting Coach & Mentor: Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten is a well-known cricket coach and a former cricketer born on November 23, 1967. He was the opening batsman for the South African team from 1993 to 2004. After retiring, he got into coaching and coached international teams like India and South Africa.
He was appointed as the batting coach and mentor for the Gujrat Titans in 2022 and led GT to victory the same year. Previously, he was coach of the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2014.
Gujarat Titans Strength & Conditioning Coach: Sachin Rana
The strength and conditioning coach of the Gujrat Titans is Sachin Rana in IPL 2024. He holds this position along with Ramadoss Naresh, who is also part of the support staff. Their combined efforts help in taking care of the physical fitness and performance of the players throughout the season.
Gujarat Titans Performance Analyst: Sandeep Raju
Sandeep Raju is the performance analyst for the Gujrat Titans. He has a background in data analytics and provides the team with useful knowledge that help in its strategy and performance. His responsibilities include analyzing player performances, strategizing game plans and using data-driven information for the team.
He previously worked as a performance analyst for IPL teams like RCB and the Delhi Capitals. Sandeep was also a part of the Indian team’s support staff during the 2015 World Cup.
Gujarat Titans Lead Physiotherapist: Rohit Sawalkar
Rohit Swalkar will be the lead physiotherapist for the Gujrat Titans in 2023, ahead of the IPL 2024 season. His role, along with that of physiotherapist Gaurav Sharma, is to take care of the physical health of the players, ensuring they are fit and ready to meet the demands of the tournament.
Gujarat Titans Team Manager: Satyajit Parab
Satyajit Parab is currently the team manager of the Gujrat Titans. He was a first-class cricketer and a professional cricketer for 14 years. He represented the India A, Board President’s XI, India Seniors, West Zone and Baroda.
After retiring from cricket, he started working in cricket operations and development. He has been on the operations team for the Baroda Cricket Association and Team India in the past.
Gujarat Titans Lead Masseur: Rahul Kumar
Rahul Kumar is the lead masseur of the Gujrat Titans, along with Manish Sharma, in the 2024 IPL season. He is a specialist in sports massage therapy, which is important for the player’s recovery. He plays a significant role in the team, taking care of the physical readiness of the couple.
Gujarat Titans Team Doctor: Dr Rizwan Khan
The current team doctor of the Gujrat Titans is Dr. Rizwan Khan. He plays an important role in ensuring players are in good shape. He helps them recover from injuries and manage their overall well-being. His responsibilities play a crucial role in the success of the team in the tournament.
FAQ’S
Q. When were the Gujrat Titans founded?
Gujrat Titans was founded on October 25, 2021.
Q. Who is the captain of the Gujrat Titans in the IPL season 2024?
Shubman Gill is the captain of the Gujarat Titans in the 2024 IPL season.
Q. Who is the head coach of the Gujrat Titans in the IPL season of 2024?
Gary Kirsten is the Head Coach of Gujrat Titans in 2024.
Q. Who is the team doctor of the Gujrat Titans?
Dr Rizwan Khan is the team doctor of Gujrat Titans