IPL 2026 auction: List of all players released and retained by Gujarat Titans

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Modified at :November 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM

IPL 2026 auction: List of all players released and retained by Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans have retained 20 players in their squad ahead of IPL 2026 auction.

Gujarat Titans (GT) have announced their list of retained and released players ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. On November 15 (Saturday), all 10 IPL teams submitted the names of retained players, giving a clear picture of what they need to do in the auction.

GT didn’t do much chopping and changing as they retained 20 players ahead of IPL 2026 auction. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler are a few key batters retained by the franchise, while Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada are prominent bowlers.

The Shubman Gill-led side has also released five players from their squad, out of which, Dasun Shanaka is the most popular name. Also, they traded Sherfane Rutherford to Mumbai Indians (MI).

Gujarat Titans qualified for the playoffs in IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans, GT, IPL 2025 — Gujarat Titans. (Image Source: BCCI)

The Shubman Gill-led side gave an impressive performance last season, reaching the playoffs yet again. After winning nine games and losing five matches out of 14 in the league stage, GT finished at the third spot. However, IPL 2022 champions lost the Eliminator match against Mumbai Indians (MI), which ended their journey in the tournament.

The Titans won the IPL in their debut season in 2022. Over the last four editions, they have been a dominating side in the tournament and are known for their supremacy at their home ground Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. In IPL 2026, the Titans will look forward to winning their second trophy of the tournament.

Which players did Gujarat Titans retain before IPL 2026 auction?

GT have retained 20 players in their squad ahead of IPL 2026 auction. Captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, and Mohammed Siraj are among a few prominent names retained by them.

Shubman Gill
Sai Sudharsan
Jos Buttler
Shahrukh Khan
Kumar Kushagra
Anuj Rawat
Washington Sundar
Rashid Khan
Rahul Tewatia
Nishant Sindhu
Glenn Phillips
Arshad Khan
Mohammed Siraj
Prasidh Krishna
Sai Kishore
Kagiso Rabada
Ishant Sharma
Jayant Yadav
Gurnoor Brar
Manav Suthar

Which players did Gujarat Titans release before IPL 2026 auction?

The IPL 2022 champions have released five players from their squad.

Dasun Shanaka
Mahipal Lomror
Karim Janat
Gerald Coetzee
Kulwant Khejroliya

What is Gujarat Titans’ remaining purse value ahead of IPL 2026 auction?

GT’s remaining purse value for IPL 2026 auction is Rs. 2.90 crores, which means they have will have a very few areas to look at in IPL 2026 auction.

Who is Gujarat Titans’ captain?

Shubman Gill is Gujarat Titans’ captain.

How many players did Gujarat Titans retain ahead of the IPL 2026 auction?

Gujarat Titans have retained 20 players in their squad ahead of IPL 2026 auction.

What is GT’s remaining purse value ahead of IPL 2026 auction?

GT’s remaining purse value ahead of IPL 2026 auction is Rs. 2.90 crores.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.