Gujarat Titals, who bagged the championship in their first-ever season in 2022 and finished runner-ups in 2023, will head into the new cycle of the IPL auction with five players retained and an RTM left.
With the auction for the upcoming season inching closer, we will have a look at who are the potential targets for Gujarat Titans in Jeddah.
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Gujarat Titans squad list for IPL 2025:
As it stands ahead of the big event in Jeddah, the GT has retained the following five players from last season's squad:
- Shubman Gill
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shahrukh Khan
Which players should RCB buy in the IPL 2025 auction?
1. Ishan Kishan:
A seasoned T20/IPL player who can bat at the top of the order and keep the wickets for the team and exploit the powerplay against both pace and spin will be a perfect replacement for Wriddhiman Saha who did the job for Gujarat Titans before. He also provides the left-hand-right-hand combination with Gill.
2. Liam Livingstone:
One of the finest T20 batters around in the second phase of the innings who can clear the fence at will and can also provide an option with the ball whenever needed. Additionally, he also adds experience to a relatively young side.
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3. Mohammad Siraj:
Currently a regular feature in the Indian setup and a proven bowler with the new ball. He can lead their pace attack for at least a couple of cycles after they have released Mohammad Shami who they might or might not be able to retain, considering the prices.
4. Shahbaz Ahmed:
An all-rounder who can efficiently bat in the lower middle order and hit the boundaries from the word go and give very good overs of left-arm spin to compliment Rashid Khan's attacking leg spin. Will also add value to the team with his fielding.
5. Rahul Tripathi:
Someone who lit the stage on fire in recent years and also got to play for India but was sidelined due to some injuries and struggled with the form in recent times but has the talent and a massive point to prove to get his name back in the contention to make his return to a young Indian white ball setup will be a great addition to the Gujarat side.
6. Rashikh Salam Dar:
Rashikh Salam Dar who has played for the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals previously is currently one of the hotter pace bowling prospects in the country and can also lead the bowling lineup if given an opportunity. He was also India's highest and tournament's second-highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded Emerging Asia Cup.
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7. Glenn Maxwell:
An experienced T20 player who just had a fantastic cycle of IPL with the bat for RCB will be a reliable name at number 4/5 for the Titans. He can also roll his arm if skipper Gill wants him to.
8. Nandre Burger:
The 29-year-old, Nandre Burger was with Rajasthan Royals in the previous season and caught a lot of attention with his pace bowling prowess with the new ball. He can be one of the stars of the bowling and him being a left-hander will also give him an edge.
Which players will the GT sign using RTM cards?
Mohammad Shami:
After retaining five players already, the GT will only have one RTM left in the auction and Mohammad Shami would be one of the best players to make his return to the side and be a part of the core group while leading their bowling after missing the last season due to an injury.
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