Gujarat Titans went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with ₹12.90 crore in their purse. The team already had most areas covered and only needed a few small additions. The auction was held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Compared to other teams, GT kept things simple and focused on filling gaps rather than making big moves.
In IPL 2025, the Shubman Gill-led Titans reached the playoffs but were knocked out by Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 1. Ahead of the auction, GT retained five players and made one trade. Their auction activity was quiet, but they added experience by signing Jason Holder. They also picked young Rajasthan fast bowler Ashok Sharma, who has been clocking speeds close to 150 kmph in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Gujarat Titans, who surprised everyone by winning the IPL title in their very first season, will hope to repeat that magic again. By making smart and limited buys at the auction, the team believes it has covered the areas that needed attention. This article lists all the players bought by Gujarat Titans for the 19th season of the IPL.
Back-to-Back Finals: The Hardik–Nehra Era
Since their debut in 2022, Gujarat Titans have been one of the most consistent teams in the league. In just four seasons, they have reached the playoffs three times, which shows how well the team has been managed both on and off the field.
When GT entered the IPL in 2022, very few people expected them to win the trophy. One big reason was the decision to make Hardik Pandya the captain, even though he had no past experience leading a team. There were also concerns about his fitness and bowling workload. On top of that, Ashish Nehra was named head coach despite having no coaching background. Still, both decisions worked perfectly, and GT lifted the title in their debut season.
The Hardik Pandya–Ashish Nehra pairing took Gujarat Titans to two straight finals. However, Hardik’s exit from the team later created a lot of discussion. Shubman Gill took over as captain and had a tough first season, with GT missing the playoffs. But in 2025, Gill showed growth as a leader and guided the team back into the playoffs, giving fans hope for another strong run.
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GT Retained / Traded Players (IPL 2026)
| No. | Player | Role/Type | Status | Price (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubman Gill | Batter (c) | Retained | 16.50 |
| 2 | Sai Sudharsan | Batter | Retained | 8.50 |
| 3 | M Shahrukh Khan | All‑rounder | Retained | 4.00 |
| 4 | Rahul Tewatia | All‑rounder | Retained | 4.00 |
| 5 | Rashid Khan | All‑rounder (o/s) | Retained | 18.00 |
| 6 | Glenn Phillips | Batter (o/s) | Retained | 2.00 |
| 7 | Washington Sundar | All‑rounder | Retained | 3.20 |
| 8 | Arshad Khan | All‑rounder | Retained | 1.30 |
| 9 | Nishant Sindhu | All‑rounder | Retained | 0.30 |
| 10 | Kumar Kushagra | WK‑Batter | Retained | 0.65 |
| 11 | Anuj Rawat | WK‑Batter | Retained | 0.30 |
| 12 | Jos Buttler | Batter (o/s) | Retained | 15.75 |
| 13 | Manav Suthar | Spinner | Retained | 0.30 |
| 14 | Sai Kishore | All‑rounder | Retained | 2.00 |
| 15 | Jayant Yadav | All‑rounder | Retained | 0.75 |
| 16 | Kagiso Rabada | Fast bowler (o/s) | Retained | 10.75 |
| 17 | Mohammed Siraj | Fast bowler | Retained | 12.25 |
| 18 | Prasidh Krishna | Fast bowler | Retained | 9.50 |
| 19 | Ishant Sharma | Fast bowler | Retained | 0.75 |
| 20 | Gurnoor Brar | Fast bowler | Retained | 1.30 |
GT Auction Buys (IPL 2026 Mini Auction)
| No. | Player | Role/Type | Status | Price (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Holder | All‑rounder | Bought | 7.00 |
| 2 | Tom Banton | Batter | Bought | 2.00 |
| 3 | Ashok Sharma | Fast bowler | Bought | 0.90 |
| 4 | Luke Wood | Fast bowler | Bought | 0.75 |
| 5 | Prithvi Raj | Fast bowler | Bought | 0.30 |
Gujarat Titans Squad for IPL 2026
Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood, Prithvi Raj Yarra.
Gujarat Titans Possible Playing XI
B. Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.
Impact player: Shah Rukh Khan
Final Squad Size, Slots & Remaining Purse
- Total squad size: 25 players (20 retained + 5 bought).
- Overseas players: 7 (Rashid, Phillips, Buttler, Rabada, Holder, Banton, Luke Wood).
- Slots strength: All 25 slots filled (0 slots remaining).
- Remaining purse: ₹1.95Cr
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