As IPL 2026 draws closer, the Gujarat Titans are eyeing a stronger season after a mixed 2025 campaign. The franchise made some bold decisions ahead of the auction. Here’s everything you need to know about the Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 squad, predicted playing XI, retained/released players and auction buys.
Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Squad
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Luke Wood.
With a focused retention strategy, GT look to build a balanced squad around their reliable performers while targeting specific gaps through the auction. They aimed to improve finishing strength and spin options, which were areas of concern in 2025.
GT 2026 Playing XI
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Tom Banton
- Kumar Kushagra
- Washington Sundar
- Jason Holder
- Rashid Khan
- Prasidh Krishna
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- R Sai Kishore
GT 2026 Players Bought at IPL Auction
Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Luke Wood.
Players released by GT ahead of IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans parted ways with some big names and underwhelming performers to open up budget and squad flexibility. Here’s the list of players released:
Sherfane Rutherford, Dasun Shanaka, Gerald Coetzee, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mahipal Lomror
Players retained by GT for IPL 2026
Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Prasidh Krishna, R Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, B Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar
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Key players from IPL 2025 campaign to build team for the future
These four standout performers were instrumental in GT’s 2025 success and are expected to lead the charge again in 2026.
- Shubman Gill (Captain): Led from the front with consistent runs and smart leadership. His calm temperament and strokeplay make him the anchor of the Titans’ batting lineup.
- Sai Sudharsan: Won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025 with 759 runs. His ability to pace an innings and accelerate at will makes him an essential top-order asset.
- Prasidh Krishna: Finished among the top wicket-takers for GT, delivering with the new ball and at the death. His control and pace are crucial to GT’s bowling plans.
- R Sai Kishore: Stepped up as the lead spinner in 2025 and impressed with his accuracy and wicket-taking ability in the middle overs.
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