IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans Will Launch Its Logo in the Metaverse

Franchise cricket team Gujarat Titans has announced that it has created a virtual space in the Metaverse, The Titans Dugout.

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This, the franchise said, will be a space for engagement with the fan community throughout the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.

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The fans are thrilled to know that it will become the premier sports team in India to introduce a dedicated virtual space for its global community of fans and players.

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Gujarat Titans had a strong team combination at the mega auction, with marquee players such as Mohammed Shami, Jason Roy, and Lockie Ferguson.

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The squad also includes the likes of Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Wriddhiman Saha, who will be joining the team's draft picks - Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill.

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The franchise is owned by CVC Capital Partners. Its entity, Irelia Company had bid ₹5625 crore to bag the Ahmedabad franchise for 10 years.

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As one of the youngest franchises, Gujarat Titans aims to make their foray into the IPL a strong and resilient one.

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