The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) is back for its 17th edition, and excitement is brewing as all ten teams have finalized their squads, captains, and vice-captains.
A captaincy photoshoot marked the countdown to the extravaganza, featuring nine captains posing with the coveted trophy. Notably absent was Shikhar Dhawan, skipper of the Punjab Kings, who was reportedly under the weather. His deputy, Jitesh Sharma, filled in for the photoshoot.
Let’s take a look at all captains who will be leading their sides in this high-octane tournament:
IPL 2024 All Captains
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Faf du Plessis |
| Delhi Capitals | Rishabh Pant |
| Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
| Lucknow Super Giants | KL Rahul |
| Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| Punjab Kings | Shikhar Dhawan |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Shreyas Iyer |
Chennai Super Kings enter the season with a new captain at the helm. After a glorious reign, MS Dhoni passed the torch to young batting prodigy Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will continue their quest for a maiden IPL title under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, who returns as captain after Virat Kohli’s departure.
Punjab Kings bank on Shikhar Dhawan’s experience as he leads the franchise for the second time.
Sunrisers Hyderabad entrusted the captaincy to their marquee signing, Pat Cummins, the second-most expensive player in this year’s auction.
Rajasthan Royals continue with Sanju Samson at the helm, who has been leading the side since 2021.
Kolkata Knight Riders welcome back Shreyas Iyer as their captain after his injury layoff in the 2023 season.
Delhi Capitals put captaincy rumors to rest by confirming a fully fit Rishabh Pant ready to lead the side.
Gujarat Titans witness a leadership change as Shubman Gill takes over the reins from Hardik Pandya.
Lucknow Super Giants see KL Rahul return to captaincy duties after leading them in their debut season.
Mumbai Indians usher in a new era as Hardik Pandya takes over from Rohit Sharma, marking a homecoming for the star all-rounder.
With a fresh set of captains and a renewed sense of competition, the IPL 2024 promises to be a thrilling spectacle for cricket fans worldwide.
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