IPL 2022: Ahmedabad franchise to be known as Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans is the official name of the new Ahmedabad franchise owned by CVC Capital as Hardik Pandya is all set to lead the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The name of the franchise was unveiled ahead of the 2nd ODI between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

The naming of the Ahmedabad franchise comes days after Lucknow, owned by RPSG Group, announced its official name as Lucknow Super Giants.



The Lucknow team will be led by KL Rahul.

"Debuting in the 15th season of the IPL, the Gujarat Titans will pay tribute to the state's rich cricketing legacy, which has seen it produce countless Indian international cricket legends over the years. The franchise is inspired by the opportunity to represent and build on this deep cricketing heritage, as well as build on its future success on the pitch," the franchise said in a statement.