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IPL 2026 Auction Gujarat Titans: Retained & Released List — Squad & Auction Plan
Updated - 22-NOV-2025 8:37 IST
The Gujarat Titans (GT) enter the IPL 2026 Auction at a critical juncture in their franchise history, and it is expected to be one of the most competitive and strategic auctions in recent years. Following a strong 2022 start and a second-place finish in 2023, GT's performance in the years that followed has been inconsistent. They didn't make it to the playoffs in 2025, which made the season very difficult and raised major issues regarding overseas combinations, captaincy direction, and squad balance.
The performance of GT in the 2025 season, officially anticipated players to be kept and released, and a thorough analysis of the auction strategy and plan are all covered in this article.
IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans Summary
- Captain: Shubham Gill
- IPL 2025 Points Table: 05 (7 won, 6 lost)
- Key Concerns: Captaincy Shift Challenges, Bowling Over-Reliance, Inconsistent Middle Order, Opening Brilliance But Poor Conversion
Gujarat Titans - Full Retained Players List
|
Category |
Players |
|
Top Order & Key Batters |
Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler |
|
All-Rounders |
Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar |
|
Spin Unit |
Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav |
|
Fast Bowlers |
Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma |
|
Young & Domestic Core |
Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Glenn Phillips |
Gujarat Titans - Full Released Players List
|
Player |
Role |
Reason for Release |
|
Karim Janat |
All-Rounder |
Limited opportunities |
|
Kulwant Khejroliya |
Pacer |
Death bowling concerns |
|
Gerald Coetzee |
Fast Bowler |
Expensive spells, lacked wicket-taking threat |
|
Dasun Shanaka |
All-Rounder |
Could not secure a stable middle-order role |
|
Mahipal Lomror |
All-Rounder |
Released to restructure the Indian middle-order options |
Gujarat Titans - Retention & Auction Plan
To help Rabada and Siraj, GT plans to acquire a specialized death bowler, bolster the No. 4 batting slot, and add a reliable finisher at No. 6.
- Middle-Order Batter (No. 4): An Indian middle-order alternative that provides stability.
- Finisher: For extra lower-order scoring, choose a power hitter.
- Death Bowling: An expert to aid Siraj and Rabada with depth.
- Spin Backup: Extra protection for Rashid and Sundar.
Gujarat Titans - Squad IPL 2026
|
Category |
Players |
|
Top Order & Key Batters |
Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler |
|
All-Rounders |
Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar |
|
Spin Unit |
Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav |
|
Fast Bowlers |
Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma |
|
Young & Domestic Core |
Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Glenn Phillips |
Purse Freed Up After Releases & Trade
|
No. of Players |
Available Slot |
Oversees Slots |
Purse Left(INR) |
|
20 |
5 |
4 |
12.9 CR |
Ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, the Gujarat Titans have made thoughtful choices. The team is well-equipped with a solid core led by Shubman Gill, backed by game-winning players like Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, and a top-tier pace unit of Siraj, Rabada, and Prasidh.
With five slots (including four overseas) and ₹12.9 crore going into the mini-auction, GT is well-positioned to pursue stars who can turn them into strong title contenders in IPL 2026.