GT Retention List Before IPL 2026 Auction: Likely List Of Players Gujarat Titans Will Retain

Gujarat Titans (GT) will head into the IPL 2026 Auction with several holes to plug in their squad. They were one of the better-performing teams in the IPL 2025 before tapering off at the back end. They reached the playoffs but were knocked out after losing to Mumbai Indians. 

The 2022 champions will look to address their problems in the mini-auction later this year. We take a look at the likely GT Retention List, players who could be released, and their potential targets in the IPL 2026 auction.

GT Retention List For IPL 2026 Auction

Gujarat Titans are a management that believes in stability. Considering that, they will try to secure as many players from their current squad as they can. Ahead of the IPL 2026 Auction, here’s a look at the likely GT Retention List:

Which Players Could Be Retained By GT?

The Titans have some outstanding T20 stars in their squad. Here are potential names they are likely to retain:

• Shubman Gill – The captain of the side and one of the most prolific batters in the league
• Jos Buttler – T20 icon with a stellar record in the IPL
• Sai Sudharsan – Consistent top-order batter with an improved hitting ability
• Rashid Khan – Not at his best in IPL 2025, but one of the best spinners in the world
• Prasidh Krishna – Hit-the-deck Indian pacer and top wicket-taker in IPL 2025
• Mohammed Siraj – Quality Indian pacer with the new ball and death overs ability
• Kagiso Rabada – Played only four games in the previous edition, but is an all-phase fast bowler
• R Sai Kishore – One of the best left-arm spinners in the country

Final Likely players to be retained by GT

• Shubman Gill 
• Jos Buttler 
• Sai Sudharsan
• Rashid Khan 
• Prasidh Krishna 
• Mohammed Siraj
• Kagiso Rabada 
• R Sai Kishore 
• Sherfane Rutherford 
• Shahrukh Khan 
• Washington Sundar 
• Rahul Tewatia 
• Arshad Khan 
• Anuj Rawat 
• Gurnoor Brar

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GT Released Players List Ahead Of IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans will part ways with a few underperformers from the previous season. Here’s the expected GT Released Players List:

Which Players Could Be Released By GT?

These are the players who struggled in the previous season or could not fit into the side:

• Glenn Phillips – GT played with three overseas players in the early phase, but the Kiwi all-rounder didn’t get any games
• Gerald Coetzee – Played four games in the previous season and conceded at nearly 11 rpo
• Ishant Sharma – Conceded at 11.18 rpo in the previous season, picking only four wickets in seven games

Likely Full GT Released Players List

• Glenn Phillips 
• Gerald Coetzee 
• Ishant Sharma 
• Karim Janat
• Mahipal Lomror 
• Jayant Yadav 
• Kulwant Khejroliya
• Manav Suthar
• Kumar Kushagra

Likely Gujarat Titans Squad Ahead Of IPL 2026 Auction

Here’s how the GT squad might look after retentions and releases:

Category: Retained
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, R Sai Kishore, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, and Gurnoor Brar.

Category: Released
Glenn Phillips, Gerald Coetzee, Ishant Sharma, Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror, Jayant Yadav, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, and Kumar Kushagra.

Captaincy Status
Shubman Gill will continue to lead the team. 

What To Expect From Gujarat Titans At The IPL 2026 Auction?

Gujarat Titans will look to improve their bowling attack and the lower middle order. Their likely target:

• Middle and lower middle-order batters
• An overseas pacer 
• A domestic wrist-spin option for back-up 
• Better domestic batting options 

Potential Key Targets For GT at IPL 2026 Auction

Marco Jansen (Trade) – GT might try to acquire Marco Jansen via a trade from Punjab Kings. The left-arm pace all-rounder can fit into their line-up well and bring variety to the bowling attack. 

Cameron Green (Auction) – The Titans will have to release a high-priced player if they want to pursue Cameron Green. A pace all-rounder who can play the role of a finisher, Green could be a great fit at GT. 

Spencer Johnson (Auction) – The Aussie was part of the GT franchise in the past. They could try to bring him back into the fold, and he might not be expensive. 

FAQs

Which players could be retained by GT?

Likely names include Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and R Sai Kishore.

Which players could be released by GT?

Possible releases include Glenn Phillips, Gerald Coetzee, Ishant Sharma, and Karim Janat.

What is GT’s strategy ahead of the IPL 2026 Auction?

Address the lower middle-order and bowling woes.

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