Gujarat Titans faced a significant setback in IPL 2026 as their captain, Shubman Gill, sat out the high-stakes clash against Rajasthan Royals. In his absence, spin wizard Rashid Khan took over the captaincy duties. Following Gill’s sudden exclusion, fans have been anxious about the severity of his injury. Addressing these concerns, GT assistant coach Parthiv Patel and stand-in skipper Rashid Khan have provided a vital update.

Parthiv Patel revealed that Gill is currently nursing a muscle spasm and a minor neck issue. “He felt some discomfort a few days ago. We are hopeful he will be fit for the upcoming fixture. It doesn’t look very serious,” Patel stated during the broadcast. Rashid Khan also echoed similar sentiments, expressing optimism about the opener’s quick recovery.

According to team sources, the management is targeting the April 8 match against Delhi Capitals for Gill’s return. The decision to rest him was purely precautionary to ensure he remains fit for the remainder of the tournament.