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Gujarat Titans' Probable Release And Retention List Before IPL 2027 Auction

Soumyajit Dutta

GT were the finalists of IPL 2026 season [Source: AFP]GT were the finalists of IPL 2026 season [Source: AFP]

Gujarat Titans haven't been able to lift the IPL trophy under Shubman Gill since winning their only title in the 2022 edition. The last season was a close call when they hosted Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the Final at Narendra Modi Stadium but lost the match by 5 wickets.

The side showed considerable improvement in squad core and strength since their debut in 2022 when they won their maiden title. Now, every year, ahead of auctions, each franchise might opt to retain or release some of their players to make a better core for the team.

GT are already in talks for a Harshal Patel and Tom Banton swap, while Prasidh Krishna and Ashutosh Sharma trade with the Delhi Capitals are also in the talks.

Gujarat Titans' Current IPL Squad

Shubman Gill (C), Anuj Rawat (WK), Jos Buttler (WK), Connor Esterhuizen, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Jason Holder, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Ashok Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Luke Wood, Jayant Yadav.

*The list includes IPL 2026 replacements/withdrawals

Here, in this article, let us have a look at Gujarat Titans’s possible retention strategy, as well as the number of players who could be released before the IPL 2027 auction.

Gujarat Titans' Possible Release List Before IPL 2027

1. Shahrukh Khan - INR 4 crore

  • Shahrukh Khan, the lower-middle-order batter and a finisher, was first bagged by GT in 2024 for INR 7.4 cr. He was retained by the team in the 2026 edition too; however, he failed to prove his worth with the bat, bagging only 43 runs from the 9 matches he played at an average of 10.75.
  • Now, it is likely that the franchise would discontinue his services after a disappointing season to secure a better bid on the auction table, potentially aiming for a like-for-like finisher.

2. Rahul Tewatia - INR 4 Crore

  • Rahul Tewatia was roped in as an all-rounder for the Titans in 2022. he was bought for INR 9 crore but was retained in 2026 for INR 4 crore. Although he has some decent batting ability in the lower middle order, his recent poor form in Hong Kong Sixes eludes his credibility.
  • With impact slowly fading away, Rahul Tewatia might be replaced by Gujarat Titans with a fresh all-rounder option from the pool. Moreover, releasing the 33-year-old will also free up a massive chunk of retention money for GT.

3. Luke Wood - INR 75 lakh

  • England pacer Luke Wood was roped in by GT for INR 75 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction however, the bowler wasn't given a chance in the Playing XI this season as the franchise preferred other overseas options.
  • His recent form is also a turn off for the pace ability that GT currently eye. Hence, he is a likely release who can be replaced with a more lucrative overseas option.

4. Jayant Yadav - INR 75 lakh

  • Jayant Yadav, a talented off-spinner from Haryana who can also bat in the lower order, was secured by GT in 2023. He has been retained for the rest of the seasons, with his current salary being INR 75 lakh. However, it is also important to note that he hasn’t appeared in any match since 2023.
  • Hence, the Titans might think of releasing the 36-year-old for a fresh face from the auction pool, preferably a spinner.

5. Ishant Sharma - INR 75 lakh

  • Ishant Sharma, the India veteran was benched for the entire 2026 season by Gujarat Titans. Sharma last played in 2025 for GT where he picked an underwhelming 4 scalps from 7 matches at an expensive economy rate of 11.18.
  • Hence, Gujarat Titans might look beyond the experience of the bowler and opt for a fresher and younger pace talent from the auction pool of IPL 2027.

-Total potential purse to be freed up - INR 10.25 crore

-Purse left from IPL 2026 - INR 1.95 crore

-Total potential purse value of Gujarat Titans for IPL 2027 auction - INR 12.2 crore.

Gujarat Titans' Possible Retention List Before IPL 2027

Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Anuj Rawat (WK), Jason Holder ✈️, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan ✈️, Nishant Sindhu, Manav Suthar, Glenn Phillips ✈️, Ashok Sharma, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada ✈️, Gurnoor Brar