The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/?ref=hm" title="Indian Premier League" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) will return on March 31, 2023, with its sixteenth edition. The much-awaited event will kick off with the match between defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and four-time title-winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In 2022, Hardik Pandya, who took the reins as the captain of GT, impressed viewers by winning the prestigious trophy after beating Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

Following Pandya’s potential as a skipper, a lot of Indian cricket team supporters started comparing him with one of Indian cricket's most celebrated captains MS Dhoni. Pandya's success as a skipper in his first year of captaincy can be seen as an inspiration for many upcoming prodigies who could turn up to lead IPL franchises in the future. Indian cricketers are being favoured by IPL franchises for leadership roles to stabilize their teams in the long run.

Delhi Capitals (DC), who rebuilt themselves in 2019, banked on young Rishabh Pant to get positive results. In return, the wicketkeeper batter didn’t disappoint his franchise and delivered a fine performance to consecutively lead Delhi to the knockouts. Following DC’s path, other franchises might also consider handing captaincy to young players in the coming years.

Here are five players who could be seen as IPL captains in the future:

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1679506188804_Yashasvi-Jaiswal.jpeg" alt="Yashasvi Jaiswal" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Rajasthan Royals (RR) player <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/irani-cup-yashasvi-jaiswal-becomes-first-player-to-hit-double-century-ton-in-same-fixture/" title=" Yashasvi Jaiswal " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal </a>has put up excellent batting performances in the cash-rich league to impress experts and viewers alike. The youngster has delivered numerous match-winning performances for his IPL side as well as his domestic team Mumbai. Jaiswal first broke into the cash-rich league in 2020 but it was his performance in the 2021 edition that cemented his place in the Royals’ squad.

Scoring 249 runs in 10 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 148.21, he grabbed the attention of the RR management. Witnessing the Mumbai player’s fine figures with the bat, Royals didn’t hesitate to retain him for the 2022 edition along with skipper Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler.

For RR, the right-handed batter has notched up 547 runs in 23 matches at a strike rate of 134.72. With his diligence and determination, Jaiswal has achieved a lot in his career and if he continues the same for his IPL franchise, RR might show faith in him to hand over the reins of the team in the upcoming years.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Yash-Dhull.jpg" alt="Yash Dhull" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Yash Dhull. (Photo by Ashley Allen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/mayank-agarwal-and-yash-dhull-included-in-rest-of-india-squad-for-irani-cup-2022/" title="Yash Dhull " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yash Dhull </a>hit headlines in February 2022 after bagging the ICC U-19 World Cup trophy for India with his captaincy. Leading a pack of talented teenagers, he looked ferocious as the skipper as his team went on to win all their games in the prestigious tournament. Witnessing his phenomenal show in the U-19 World Cup, Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him at the players' auction for INR 50 lakh.

However, his IPL team couldn’t give him a chance to play in the tournament last year as experienced batters Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan and Rovman Powell were playing exceptionally in the middle order.

In September 2022, he represented North Zone in the 2022-23 Duleep Trophy and made his first-class debut. In his first domestic tournament, he put up an impressive show with his bat as the 20-year-old accumulated 291 runs in two matches, with a ton and a half-century. Noting his capability as a batter and leader, it won't be a surprise to see the youngster leading an IPL squad in the future.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Prithvi-Shaw-3.jpg" alt="Prithvi Shaw" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Prithvi Shaw. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

After witnessing <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-know-why-he-is-not-playing-murali-vijay-on-prithvi-shaws-absence-from-indian-team/" title="Prithvi Shaw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prithvi Shaw</a>’s performance in the last five years, no iota of any doubt remains regarding his ability as a batter. However, a few years back, the young batter showed his captaincy skills as well, leading a young Indian contingent in the 2018 ICC World Cup. Under his supervision, the India U-19 team won the trophy for the fourth time. Throughout the tournament, Shaw and Co. looked dominant as they didn't lose a single game.

Along with his captaincy, Shaw also exuded confidence with the bat. Racking up 261 runs with two half-centuries in six matches at a strike rate of 94.56, Shaw ended up becoming the second-leading run-scorer for his team. His magnificent performance in the U-19 World Cup attracted DC's attention at the 2018 mega-auction.

The franchise invested INR 1.2 crore in Shaw to reserve his services in the tournament. Realizing his responsibilities, the talented youngster did justice with his role, smashing 245 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 153.12. Currently, the 23-year-old is an integral part of DC on account of his incredible opening batting skills. After so many years of association with the franchise, he has won the confidence of DC as a batter. In the future, his experience in the league might make him a strong contender for captaining the side as well.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-shubman-gill-ishan-kishan-to-open-in-first-odi-confirms-hardik-pandya/" title="Ishan Kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> has become a vital cog in the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad. Playing for the team since 2018, the left-handed batter has delivered a great many match-winning knocks. In his team’s fifth title victory in 2020, Kishan chipped in with 516 runs with four half-centuries in 14 games at a strike rate of 145.76.

With these batting figures, he also became the highest run-getter for his team in the season. These numbers of Kishan got him recognition in the team as the franchise splurged a hefty price of INR 15.25 crore to sign him for the 2022 season. So far, the southpaw has accumulated 1,551 runs in 59 contests at a strike rate of 133.01.

Looking at the future, MI will keep an eye on his performance in the upcoming years of the tournament and if the youngster delivers as per their expectations, the franchise could think of giving him control of the team. In the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup, Kishan was appointed as the skipper of the India U-19 squad and under him, the team ended their journey as runners-up after losing to West Indies in the final.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1679507038920_Shubman-Gill.jpeg" alt="Shubman Gill" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Currently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-livid-shubman-gill-screams-in-rage-after-mitchell-starc-outfoxes-him-again/" title="Shubman Gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> is having a great time as a batter. Since the start of 2023, Gill has been dominating bowlers across formats. In the upcoming IPL season, he will go in with the same approach to help his franchise successfully defend the title. In the last season, he played a huge role with the bat to help his team lift the trophy.

The 23-year-old hit 483 runs with four half-centuries in 16 matches at a strike rate of 132.32. Before 2022, he delivered his services to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for four seasons. As a KKR stalwart, he scored 1,417 runs with 10 half-centuries in 58 matches, at a strike rate of 123.00. Overall, the explosive opening batter has notched up 1,517 runs thus far in 74 matches at a strike rate of 125.25.

These numbers make Gill a credible batting figure in the league. If he gets better with his game, the GT management could see him as a potential captain and give him the responsibility to lead the team in the coming years.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/?ref=hm" title="Indian Premier League" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) will return on March 31, 2023, with its sixteenth edition. The much-awaited event will kick off with the match between defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and four-time title-winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In 2022, Hardik Pandya, who took the reins as the captain of GT, impressed viewers by winning the prestigious trophy after beating Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;
Following Pandya’s potential as a skipper, a lot of Indian cricket team supporters started comparing him with one of Indian cricket's most celebrated captains MS Dhoni. Pandya's success as a skipper in his first year of captaincy can be seen as an inspiration for many upcoming prodigies who could turn up to lead IPL franchises in the future. Indian cricketers are being favoured by IPL franchises for leadership roles to stabilize their teams in the long run.
Delhi Capitals (DC), who rebuilt themselves in 2019, banked on young Rishabh Pant to get positive results. In return, the wicketkeeper batter didn’t disappoint his franchise and delivered a fine performance to consecutively lead Delhi to the knockouts. Following DC’s path, other franchises might also consider handing captaincy to young players in the coming years.
<h3>Here are five players who could be seen as IPL captains in the future:</h3>
<h3>5. Yashasvi Jaiswal&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1679506188804_Yashasvi-Jaiswal.jpeg" alt="Yashasvi Jaiswal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
Rajasthan Royals (RR) player <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/irani-cup-yashasvi-jaiswal-becomes-first-player-to-hit-double-century-ton-in-same-fixture/" title=" Yashasvi Jaiswal " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal </a>has put up excellent batting performances in the cash-rich league to impress experts and viewers alike. The youngster has delivered numerous match-winning performances for his IPL side as well as his domestic team Mumbai. Jaiswal first broke into the cash-rich league in 2020 but it was his performance in the 2021 edition that cemented his place in the Royals’ squad.
Scoring 249 runs in 10 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 148.21, he grabbed the attention of the RR management. Witnessing the Mumbai player’s fine figures with the bat, Royals didn’t hesitate to retain him for the 2022 edition along with skipper Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler.
For RR, the right-handed batter has notched up 547 runs in 23 matches at a strike rate of 134.72. With his diligence and determination, Jaiswal has achieved a lot in his career and if he continues the same for his IPL franchise, RR might show faith in him to hand over the reins of the team in the upcoming years.

<h3>4. Yash Dhull</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Yash-Dhull.jpg" alt="Yash Dhull" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Yash Dhull. (Photo by Ashley Allen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/mayank-agarwal-and-yash-dhull-included-in-rest-of-india-squad-for-irani-cup-2022/" title="Yash Dhull " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yash Dhull </a>hit headlines in February 2022 after bagging the ICC U-19 World Cup trophy for India with his captaincy. Leading a pack of talented teenagers, he looked ferocious as the skipper as his team went on to win all their games in the prestigious tournament. Witnessing his phenomenal show in the U-19 World Cup, Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him at the players' auction for INR 50 lakh.
However, his IPL team couldn’t give him a chance to play in the tournament last year as experienced batters Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan and Rovman Powell were playing exceptionally in the middle order.
In September 2022, he represented North Zone in the 2022-23 Duleep Trophy and made his first-class debut. In his first domestic tournament, he put up an impressive show with his bat as the 20-year-old accumulated 291 runs in two matches, with a ton and a half-century. Noting his capability as a batter and leader, it won't be a surprise to see the youngster leading an IPL squad in the future.

<h3>3. Prithvi Shaw</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Prithvi-Shaw-3.jpg" alt="Prithvi Shaw" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Prithvi Shaw. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
After witnessing <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-know-why-he-is-not-playing-murali-vijay-on-prithvi-shaws-absence-from-indian-team/" title="Prithvi Shaw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prithvi Shaw</a>’s performance in the last five years, no iota of any doubt remains regarding his ability as a batter. However, a few years back, the young batter showed his captaincy skills as well, leading a young Indian contingent in the 2018 ICC World Cup. Under his supervision, the India U-19 team won the trophy for the fourth time. Throughout the tournament, Shaw and Co. looked dominant as they didn't lose a single game.
Along with his captaincy, Shaw also exuded confidence with the bat. Racking up 261 runs with two half-centuries in six matches at a strike rate of 94.56, Shaw ended up becoming the second-leading run-scorer for his team. His magnificent performance in the U-19 World Cup attracted DC's attention at the 2018 mega-auction.
The franchise invested INR 1.2 crore in Shaw to reserve his services in the tournament. Realizing his responsibilities, the talented youngster did justice with his role, smashing 245 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 153.12. Currently, the 23-year-old is an integral part of DC on account of his incredible opening batting skills. After so many years of association with the franchise, he has won the confidence of DC as a batter. In the future, his experience in the league might make him a strong contender for captaining the side as well.

<h3>2. &nbsp;Ishan Kishan</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-shubman-gill-ishan-kishan-to-open-in-first-odi-confirms-hardik-pandya/" title="Ishan Kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> has become a vital cog in the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad. Playing for the team since 2018, the left-handed batter has delivered a great many match-winning knocks. In his team’s fifth title victory in 2020, Kishan chipped in with 516 runs with four half-centuries in 14 games at a strike rate of 145.76.
With these batting figures, he also became the highest run-getter for his team in the season. These numbers of Kishan got him recognition in the team as the franchise splurged a hefty price of INR 15.25 crore to sign him for the 2022 season. So far, the southpaw has accumulated 1,551 runs in 59 contests at a strike rate of 133.01.
Looking at the future, MI will keep an eye on his performance in the upcoming years of the tournament and if the youngster delivers as per their expectations, the franchise could think of giving him control of the team. In the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup, Kishan was appointed as the skipper of the India U-19 squad and under him, the team ended their journey as runners-up after losing to West Indies in the final.

<h3>1. Shubman Gill</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1679507038920_Shubman-Gill.jpeg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
Currently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-livid-shubman-gill-screams-in-rage-after-mitchell-starc-outfoxes-him-again/" title="Shubman Gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> is having a great time as a batter. Since the start of 2023, Gill has been dominating bowlers across formats. In the upcoming IPL season, he will go in with the same approach to help his franchise successfully defend the title. In the last season, he played a huge role with the bat to help his team lift the trophy.
The 23-year-old hit 483 runs with four half-centuries in 16 matches at a strike rate of 132.32. Before 2022, he delivered his services to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for four seasons. As a KKR stalwart, he scored 1,417 runs with 10 half-centuries in 58 matches, at a strike rate of 123.00. Overall, the explosive opening batter has notched up 1,517 runs thus far in 74 matches at a strike rate of 125.25.
These numbers make Gill a credible batting figure in the league. If he gets better with his game, the GT management could see him as a potential captain and give him the responsibility to lead the team in the coming years.&nbsp;
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The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/?ref=hm" title="Indian Premier League" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) will return on March 31, 2023, with its sixteenth edition. The much-awaited event will kick off with the match between defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and four-time title-winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In 2022, Hardik Pandya, who took the reins as the captain of GT, impressed viewers by winning the prestigious trophy after beating Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;
Following Pandya’s potential as a skipper, a lot of Indian cricket team supporters started comparing him with one of Indian cricket's most celebrated captains MS Dhoni. Pandya's success as a skipper in his first year of captaincy can be seen as an inspiration for many upcoming prodigies who could turn up to lead IPL franchises in the future. Indian cricketers are being favoured by IPL franchises for leadership roles to stabilize their teams in the long run.
Delhi Capitals (DC), who rebuilt themselves in 2019, banked on young Rishabh Pant to get positive results. In return, the wicketkeeper batter didn’t disappoint his franchise and delivered a fine performance to consecutively lead Delhi to the knockouts. Following DC’s path, other franchises might also consider handing captaincy to young players in the coming years.
<h3>Here are five players who could be seen as IPL captains in the future:</h3>
<h3>5. Yashasvi Jaiswal&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1679506188804_Yashasvi-Jaiswal.jpeg" alt="Yashasvi Jaiswal" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
Rajasthan Royals (RR) player <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/irani-cup-yashasvi-jaiswal-becomes-first-player-to-hit-double-century-ton-in-same-fixture/" title=" Yashasvi Jaiswal " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal </a>has put up excellent batting performances in the cash-rich league to impress experts and viewers alike. The youngster has delivered numerous match-winning performances for his IPL side as well as his domestic team Mumbai. Jaiswal first broke into the cash-rich league in 2020 but it was his performance in the 2021 edition that cemented his place in the Royals’ squad.
Scoring 249 runs in 10 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 148.21, he grabbed the attention of the RR management. Witnessing the Mumbai player’s fine figures with the bat, Royals didn’t hesitate to retain him for the 2022 edition along with skipper Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler.
For RR, the right-handed batter has notched up 547 runs in 23 matches at a strike rate of 134.72. With his diligence and determination, Jaiswal has achieved a lot in his career and if he continues the same for his IPL franchise, RR might show faith in him to hand over the reins of the team in the upcoming years.

<h3>4. Yash Dhull</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Yash-Dhull.jpg" alt="Yash Dhull" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Yash Dhull. (Photo by Ashley Allen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/mayank-agarwal-and-yash-dhull-included-in-rest-of-india-squad-for-irani-cup-2022/" title="Yash Dhull " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yash Dhull </a>hit headlines in February 2022 after bagging the ICC U-19 World Cup trophy for India with his captaincy. Leading a pack of talented teenagers, he looked ferocious as the skipper as his team went on to win all their games in the prestigious tournament. Witnessing his phenomenal show in the U-19 World Cup, Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired him at the players' auction for INR 50 lakh.
However, his IPL team couldn’t give him a chance to play in the tournament last year as experienced batters Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan and Rovman Powell were playing exceptionally in the middle order.
In September 2022, he represented North Zone in the 2022-23 Duleep Trophy and made his first-class debut. In his first domestic tournament, he put up an impressive show with his bat as the 20-year-old accumulated 291 runs in two matches, with a ton and a half-century. Noting his capability as a batter and leader, it won't be a surprise to see the youngster leading an IPL squad in the future.

<h3>3. Prithvi Shaw</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Prithvi-Shaw-3.jpg" alt="Prithvi Shaw" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Prithvi Shaw. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
After witnessing <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/dont-know-why-he-is-not-playing-murali-vijay-on-prithvi-shaws-absence-from-indian-team/" title="Prithvi Shaw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prithvi Shaw</a>’s performance in the last five years, no iota of any doubt remains regarding his ability as a batter. However, a few years back, the young batter showed his captaincy skills as well, leading a young Indian contingent in the 2018 ICC World Cup. Under his supervision, the India U-19 team won the trophy for the fourth time. Throughout the tournament, Shaw and Co. looked dominant as they didn't lose a single game.
Along with his captaincy, Shaw also exuded confidence with the bat. Racking up 261 runs with two half-centuries in six matches at a strike rate of 94.56, Shaw ended up becoming the second-leading run-scorer for his team. His magnificent performance in the U-19 World Cup attracted DC's attention at the 2018 mega-auction.
The franchise invested INR 1.2 crore in Shaw to reserve his services in the tournament. Realizing his responsibilities, the talented youngster did justice with his role, smashing 245 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 153.12. Currently, the 23-year-old is an integral part of DC on account of his incredible opening batting skills. After so many years of association with the franchise, he has won the confidence of DC as a batter. In the future, his experience in the league might make him a strong contender for captaining the side as well.

<h3>2. &nbsp;Ishan Kishan</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-shubman-gill-ishan-kishan-to-open-in-first-odi-confirms-hardik-pandya/" title="Ishan Kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> has become a vital cog in the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad. Playing for the team since 2018, the left-handed batter has delivered a great many match-winning knocks. In his team’s fifth title victory in 2020, Kishan chipped in with 516 runs with four half-centuries in 14 games at a strike rate of 145.76.
With these batting figures, he also became the highest run-getter for his team in the season. These numbers of Kishan got him recognition in the team as the franchise splurged a hefty price of INR 15.25 crore to sign him for the 2022 season. So far, the southpaw has accumulated 1,551 runs in 59 contests at a strike rate of 133.01.
Looking at the future, MI will keep an eye on his performance in the upcoming years of the tournament and if the youngster delivers as per their expectations, the franchise could think of giving him control of the team. In the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup, Kishan was appointed as the skipper of the India U-19 squad and under him, the team ended their journey as runners-up after losing to West Indies in the final.

<h3>1. Shubman Gill</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1679507038920_Shubman-Gill.jpeg" alt="Shubman Gill" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
Currently, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ind-vs-aus-livid-shubman-gill-screams-in-rage-after-mitchell-starc-outfoxes-him-again/" title="Shubman Gill" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shubman Gill</a> is having a great time as a batter. Since the start of 2023, Gill has been dominating bowlers across formats. In the upcoming IPL season, he will go in with the same approach to help his franchise successfully defend the title. In the last season, he played a huge role with the bat to help his team lift the trophy.
The 23-year-old hit 483 runs with four half-centuries in 16 matches at a strike rate of 132.32. Before 2022, he delivered his services to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for four seasons. As a KKR stalwart, he scored 1,417 runs with 10 half-centuries in 58 matches, at a strike rate of 123.00. Overall, the explosive opening batter has notched up 1,517 runs thus far in 74 matches at a strike rate of 125.25.
These numbers make Gill a credible batting figure in the league. If he gets better with his game, the GT management could see him as a potential captain and give him the responsibility to lead the team in the coming years.&nbsp;
For a better experience: Download the CricTracker app from the&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/in/app/crictracker/id6443913175" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IOS App Store</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.crictracker">Google Play Store</a><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) will return on March 31, 2023, with its sixteenth edition. The much-awaited event will kick off with the match between defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and four-

5 Indians who can be captains in next decade of IPL

These youngsters with invaluable experience at the international, domestic and IPL levels could be seen as potential leaders by their respective franchises.

IPL: 5 Indians who can lead franchises in future

These players have been phenomenal for their respective teams in IPL and may be seen as captains of their respective sides in the future.