IPL 2024 captains: Shubman Gill's big test, Hardik Pandya's MI homecoming
The 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on March 22 with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.
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Before the tournament kicks off, let's take a look at the captains of IPL teams in 2024.
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Chennai Super Kings
Rituraj Gaikwad
Gaikwad succeeded MS Dhoni as CSK captain for IPL 2024. Gaikwad was CSK's top scorer in IPL 2021 and 2022.
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Gujarat Titans (GT)
Shubman Gill
For the first time, Gill will lead an IPL team under his captaincy. He made his IPL debut in 2018.
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Delhi Capitals (DC)
Rishabh Pant
Pant will be seen on the cricket field for a competitive game after more than 14 months. He was undergoing an extensive rehabilitation program at NCA due to serious injuries caused by an accident.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Shreyas Iyer
Iyer was declared fit to play IPL 2024 after he suffered some discomfort in his back during the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha.
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
KL Rahul
Rahul was retained by LSG as the captain ahead of the mini-auction in 2023. He suffered a major injury in IPL 2023.
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Mumbai Indians (MI)
Hardik Pandya
Pandya's homecoming to MI marked the end of Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Pandya switched back to MI after leading the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Shikhar Dhawan
Dhawan has represented four IPL franchises before switching to PBKS in 2022. He made his captaincy debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad before switching to full-time captaincy for PBKS in 2023 and 2024.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Sanju Samson
Samson was moved into a senior position and was named captain for the 2021 season. He is now a full-time captain of RR.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Faf du Plessis
Faf du Plessis is set to return as RCB's captain this season. He was released by CSK in the 2022 mega auction and was roped in by RCB as a skipper after Virat Kohli stepped down from the role.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins replaced Aiden Markram as SRH's captain and returned to IPL after a year's gap, owing to ODI World Cup preparations.