Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has said that the calmness in his game comes from being himself and having belief and security within his group here on Monday ahead of IPL 2026. Gill, who was not part of India's T20 World Cup-winning side, will return to the shortest format for Gujarat Titans -- the 2022 champions and 2023 finalists -- as the franchise looks to add to its solitary title.

"I'm just being myself, and the calmness comes from a sense of belief and security that I have within my group and in my own game," Gill said during Gujarat Titans' "Shubharambh 2026" event featuring the squad, owners and partners here. Gujarat Titans will take on last year's runners-up Punjab Kings in an away game on March 31 in their tournament opener. "Staying calm in any situation gives you an eagle-eye view, you're able to look beyond the moment, see the bigger picture, and have a much clearer, long-term vision," Gill said, adding that calmness is also the biggest strength for the team's head coach and former India pacer Ashish Nehra. Gujarat Titans had lost to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator last season, and Nehra said there is no need to think differently other than focusing on winning the trophy.