Gujarat Titans on Wednesday signed Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for the upcoming version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). has signed up as a alternative for the England batter Jason Roy, who had earlier pulled out of the match.
Roy pulled out of the match final week citing bio-bubble fatigue. He was signed by Gujarat Titans for his base worth of Rs 2 crore on the mega public sale.
Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, Gujarat Titans mentioned, “Whilst it is disappointing that Jason will not be a part of our campaign this year, we are mindful of the health and well-being of players in these times. We wish Jason well and look forward to his return to the field.”
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“Rahmanullah Gurbaz is one of the promising young batters to emerge from Afghanistan and we believe he is an ideal replacement for Jason. Gurbaz is an attacking batter and fits into our plans for the Gujarat Titans. He has given a good account of his talent in international cricket and a few tournaments around the globe,” he added.
A right-handed batter and a wicketkeeper, Gurbaz had represented Afghanistan in 2018 under-19 World Cup. Since making his senior worldwide debut in 2019, he has performed 9 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 20 T20 Internationals thus far. In 2021, Gurbaz turned the primary Afghan batter to attain a century on ODI debut – a feat he achieved towards Ireland at Abu Dhabi. The 20-year-old joins his countrymen Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed within the Gujarat Titans group.
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Debuting within the fifteenth Season of the IPL as one of many new groups, Gujarat Titans pays tribute to the state’s wealthy cricketing legacy – one which has groomed quite a few worldwide gamers over time, who’ve represented India with nice distinction. The core of the group is rooted within the wealthy heritage the state is popularly constructed on.
The group displays the idea that Gujarat just isn’t solely wealthy in cricket historical past but in addition is represented by its very individuals who with their humble beginnings have created the fitting landmarks at each degree over time. Our philosophy ‘Courageous Hearts and Welcoming Minds’ is on the helm of the inspiration that drives each potential determination in constructing the group from floor up.
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