Ahmedabad, April 4 -- Gujarat Titans were forced into a reshuffle as regular skipper Shubman Gill missed out due to a muscle spasm, paving the way for debutant Kumar Kushagra to step into the spotlight in their Indian Premier League clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Saturday.
Gill's absence handed leadership duties to Rashid Khan, who acknowledged the setback but expressed confidence in the team's bench strength. The young Kushagra, making his first appearance, was seen as a key inclusion as Gujarat looked to recalibrate their combination under unexpected circumstances.
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat first, with skipper Riyan Parag reiterating the importance of adapting to conditi...