IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans’ (GT) regular captain Shubman Gill missed the ninth match of the IPL 2026. In his absence, the team suffered a narrow defeat. Had he been part of the squad against the Rajasthan Royals, the outcome might well have been different. Nevertheless, the match is over, and the team is now focusing on the next fixture. However, one question still lingers in the minds of fans; when will Gill make his return to the field?

Parthiv Patel revealed the return date

In the ongoing tournament, the Gujarat Titans’ third match is scheduled for April 8, 2026, against the Delhi Capitals. Ahead of this crucial encounter, the team’s assistant coach, Parthiv Patel, has broken his silence regarding Gill’s return. He stated that the team is hopeful of Gill making a speedy comeback. Patel said, “Obviously, he had a neck sprain (during the India vs South Africa Test in November 2025), and he had a spasm a couple of days back. We are hoping he’s fit for the upcoming game. It doesn’t look that serious. Injury management is not my forte, but I can definitely tell you that he should be fine,”

Rashid Khan took charge of the Gujarat Titans against the Rajasthan Royals in Shubman Gill’s absence, . During the toss, he provided an update, stating, “Gill has a muscle strain. We are hopeful that he will make a comeback very soon.” Rajasthan Royals (RR) scripted a dramatic six-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

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