Gujarat Titans debut Nishant Sindhu in IPL 2026

In an early‑season match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans handed 22‑year‑old Nishant Sindhu his first IPL game, opting to bowl first after his inclusion was confirmed at the toss. Gill said the side’s success chasing has kept momentum high and that the pitch may give bowlers an early lift. Sindhu, a left‑hand bat and slow left‑arm orthodox bowler, rose to prominence with the 2018‑19 U‑16 Vijay Merchant Trophy and was part of India’s 2022 U‑19 World Cup title squad, taking six wickets in five matches. He has since played at Ranji, Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare levels, earning IPL contracts with Chennai Super Kings in 2023 and 2024 but never getting a game before his debut now. mchezo.co.za