IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Retained Players & Released List (Official Update)
IPL 2026 – Gujarat Titans Retained & Released Players List (Official Update)
Updated:- 16 November 2025
IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Final Retained & Released Players List – Full Updated Report
The Gujarat Titans (GT) have officially announced their retention and release list for IPL 2026, ahead of the November 15 deadline. After a strong run in the IPL 2025 season and a playoff finish, GT have decided to keep their core intact while making a few strategic releases to boost their mini-auction flexibility.
GT will head into the IPL 2026 auction with a remaining purse of ₹12.9 crore, giving them enough room to strengthen specific areas of the squad.
๐ Gujarat Titans Retained Players for IPL 2026 (Official)
The Titans have retained 20 key players, ensuring strong depth in both batting and bowling departments.
Retained Players List:
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Rashid Khan
- Jos Buttler
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Rahul Tewatia
- Shahrukh Khan
- Prasidh Krishna
- Nishant Sindhu
- Kumar Kushagra
- Anuj Rawat
- Manav Suthar
- Washington Sundar
- Arshad Khan
- Gurnoor Brar
- Sai Kishore
- Ishant Sharma
- Jayant Yadav
- Glenn Phillips
GT’s retention strategy clearly focuses on experience + young Indian talent, building a long-term core around Gill, Rashid, Sudharsan and Siraj.
Gujarat Titans Released Players for IPL 2026 (Official)
GT have released six players, including a trade-out, to free up budget and optimize team balance for the upcoming season.
Released Players:
- Gerald Coetzee
- Karim Janat
- Mahipal Lomror
- Kulwant Khejroliya
- Dasun Shanaka
- Sherfane Rutherford (traded to Mumbai Indians)
These exits open up opportunities for GT to target impactful players — especially all-rounders, finishers, and a reliable backup spinner.
๐ GT’s Strategy for IPL 2026 – What This Retention Means
1️⃣ Strong Core Stability
GT kept their high-impact performers across categories — batting anchors, spin match-winners, and fast-bowling powerhouses.
2️⃣ Youth + Experience Balance
Promising talents like Nishant Sindhu, Kushagra, and Suthar complement seasoned stars like Rashid and Buttler.
3️⃣ Auction Flexibility with ₹12.9 Cr Purse
The Titans now have room to buy:
- a power finisher,
- a backup leg-spinner,
- a death-overs fast bowler.
4️⃣ Focus on Role-Specific Upgrades
Instead of rebuilding, GT will likely focus on precision buys to fix finishing and lower-middle order consistency.
๐ IPL 2026 Retention Deadline
All teams were required to submit final retentions by:
➡️ November 15, 2025
GT met the deadline with a well-structured and balanced squad ready for the mini-auction.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many players have Gujarat Titans retained for IPL 2026?
GT have retained 20 players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
Q2. Who are Gujarat Titans’ key retained players for IPL 2026?
Major retentions include Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, and Kagiso Rabada.
Q3. Which players have GT released for IPL 2026?
GT released Gerald Coetzee, Mahipal Lomror, Dasun Shanaka, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, and traded Sherfane Rutherford to MI.
Q4. How much purse does GT have left for the IPL 2026 auction?
Gujarat Titans have ₹12.9 crore remaining for the mini-auction.
Q5. What areas will GT aim to strengthen in the IPL 2026 auction?
Finishing ability, a backup spinner, and death bowling options are likely targets.

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