Kane Williamson is excited to play under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy in IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans, his new team. The former Sunrisers Hyderabad captain expressed his eagerness to be part of the Titans’ squad, and he is looking forward to experiencing Hardik’s energy on the team.
Williamson, who was signed by the Titans for his base salary of 2 crores after being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad, spoke highly of Hardik, who had an incredible season as a leader and player last year. Williamson stated that he is thrilled to be playing under Hardik’s captaincy and feels that the all-rounder is a world-class player.
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The New Zealand batter also commented on the Impact Player Rule, stating that all teams will try to use it to their advantage, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out in the tournament. Williamson believes that the new rule will change the way teams select players and shape their sides.
Williamson’s arrival in Gujarat has generated a lot of buzz ahead of the forthcoming IPL season, and the Titans’ fans will be hoping that his presence will add value to their team. The Titans will start the season with a tough match against the Chennai Super Kings, who are four-time champions and known for their resilience and fighting spirit. It will be an exciting contest to watch as the defending champions take on a new-look Titans side under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya.