With the 2026 IPL season approaching, the Gujarat Titans are thinking about changing up their team after a so-so performance in 2025. Some important players didn’t play as well as expected, and there’s fresh talent coming up, so the team might make some surprising choices before the auction.
Here’s what you should know about the Gujarat Titans squad for the 2026 IPL, including who they’re keeping and who they’re letting go.
GT plans to keep some key players and add others in the auction to create a well-rounded team.
They want to get better at finishing matches and improve their spin bowling, which were weak spots in 2025.
Which players will GT release before IPL 2026?
The Gujarat Titans will likely drop some well-known players and those who didn’t perform well to free up money and space in the squad. Here’s a list of players they will probably release:
Karim Janat: The Afghanistan all-rounder only played one game in the 2025 IPL and gave up a lot of runs. Since he didn’t contribute much with either the bat or the ball, he’ll probably be released.
Glenn Phillips: Even though he’s a strong hitter, Phillips didn’t play a single game in the 2025 IPL. GT might release him to free up a spot for an overseas player and save money.
Ishant Sharma: Only took 4 wickets in 7 games and allowed over 11 runs per over.
Which players will GT retain for IPL 2026?
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gerald Coetzee, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra.
Key players from the IPL 2025 season to build a team for the future
These four players were important to GT’s success in 2025 and are expected to be leaders in 2026.
Shubman Gill (Captain): Led the team by scoring consistently and making smart decisions. His calm attitude and batting style make him a key player in the Titans’ batting lineup.
Sai Sudharsan: Won the Orange Cap in the 2025 IPL with 759 runs. His ability to control the innings and speed up when needed makes him important in the top order.
Prasidh Krishna: Was one of the top wicket-takers for GT, performing well with the new ball and at the end of the innings. His control and speed are important to GT’s bowling plans.
R Sai Kishore: Became the main spinner in 2025 and impressed with his accuracy and ability to take wickets in the middle overs.
GT 2026 Playing XI
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Anuj Rawat
- Kumar Kushagra
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Washington Sundar
- Mahipal Lomror
- Rashid Khan
- Prasidh Krishna
- Mohammed Siraj
- R Sai Kishore
