Gujarat Titans entered the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a remaining purse of INR 12.90 crore, looking to address a few minor gaps rather than make major changes. The auction, held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, saw the Titans take a measured approach, backing experience and young domestic talent.
Having already built a strong core, the former champions were not among the busiest teams but made a few smart additions to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
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Strong 2025 Campaign Sets the Base
Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans enjoyed a solid campaign last season, finishing among the top teams and qualifying for the playoffs. Their journey ended in Qualifier 1, where they were defeated by Mumbai Indians.
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The team’s consistent performances gave them confidence to retain most of their core players. Ahead of the auction, the Titans retained five players and completed one trade, ensuring stability in both batting and bowling departments.
Quiet Auction with Smart Additions
Gujarat Titans kept a low profile during the auction but made two notable signings. The franchise brought in experienced all-rounder Jason Holder, adding depth, leadership, and balance to the squad. Holder’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable option across conditions.
The Titans also invested in youth by signing young Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma. Known for his raw pace and ability to clock speeds close to 150 kph in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ashok was seen as a tactical buy who could add variety to the pace attack.
Gujarat Titans Full Squad for IPL 2026
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, 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, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Tom Banton
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