Gujarat Titans Lead the Charge: First IPL Team to Resume Training Post India-Pakistan Accord
In a groundbreaking development for cricket fans worldwide, the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have emerged as the trailblazers of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, becoming the first team to resume training after a historic ‘understanding’ between India and Pakistan. According to exclusive sources at TimesofIndia.com, the table-topping Titans hit the turf with full vigor on Sunday evening at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, signaling a strong intent to continue their dominant run in the tournament.
Currently leading the IPL 2025 points table with an impressive 16 points and a formidable net run rate of +0.793, GT are showcasing their championship pedigree. ‘The boys looked sharp and hungry during the session. We’re ready to take on the challenges ahead,’ a GT official enthusiastically shared with TimesofIndia.com, reflecting the team’s high morale and preparedness.
The resumption comes on the heels of a temporary suspension of the IPL 2025 season due to escalated cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. However, following the recent diplomatic accord, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL Governing Council have reportedly issued verbal directives to all franchises to reassemble their squads. The remaining 16 matches—comprising 12 league stage games and 4 playoff encounters—are tentatively set to commence by Friday, May 16.
During the training session, GT boasted near-full strength, with almost all players present, barring two overseas stars—former England captain Jos Buttler and South African pace sensation Gerald Coetzee. ‘Our squad has stayed united during this break. Jos and Gerald will rejoin us soon as per the schedule,’ the official confirmed, underlining the team’s cohesive spirit.
Gujarat Titans have been a force to reckon with this season, positioning themselves as frontrunners for the IPL title. Their batting lineup is in scintillating form, with three players in contention for the coveted Orange Cap. Sai Sudharsan leads the pack with 509 runs, closely followed by captain Shubman Gill with 508 runs, and Jos Buttler with 500 runs, all ranking among the top five run-scorers of the tournament. On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna is dominating the charts, clinching the Purple Cap with 20 wickets at an enviable economy rate of 7.65. He is ably supported by Mohammed Siraj (15 wickets, ranked 8th) and Sai Kishore (14 wickets, ranked 10th), forming a lethal bowling trio.
As the IPL gears up to restart, host cities are buzzing with anticipation. Out of the remaining 12 league stage matches, Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is slated to host three crucial games, while Lucknow and Bengaluru will each stage two matches. Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Jaipur are scheduled to host one match each, ensuring a thrilling finish to the league phase across India’s cricketing heartlands.
The Gujarat Titans’ prompt return to training not only highlights their commitment but also sets the tone for an electrifying resumption of IPL 2025. With diplomatic tensions easing and cricket bridging divides, fans can look forward to witnessing high-octane clashes as GT aim to cement their legacy as IPL champions. Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to May 16 begins!