New Delhi:Gujarat Titans had a good start in IPL 2025, but eventually lost to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator, missing out on the playoffs.
Sai Sudharsan performed brilliantly and won the Orange Cap. The team’s bowling and the introduction of new players like Jos Buttler were positive, but instability in the middle order remained a major weakness. Gujarat Titans are preparing to address their weaknesses and further strengthen the team for IPL 2026.
What are the IPL 2026 retention rules?
There will be no mega auction in IPL 2026. Instead, a mini-auction will be held, giving teams greater control over their existing players. Franchises can decide to retain or release players based on their budget and strategy.
- Teams can retain as many players as they wish.
- Each squad must have 18-25 players.
- Total expenditure must remain within the salary cap of ₹120 crore.
Here is the full list of Retained players by Gujrat Titans –
| S.NO. | NAME | Country | PRICE |
| 1. | Shubman Gill (captain) | India | Rs 16.5 crore |
| 2. | Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | Rs 18 crore |
| 3. | Sai Sudharsan | India | Rs 8.5 crore |
| 4. | Rahul Tewatia | India | Rs 4 crore |
| 5. | Shahrukh Khan | India | Rs 4 crore |
| 6. | Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | Rs 10.75 crore |
| 7. | Jos Buttler | England | Rs 15.75 crore |
| 8. | Mohammed Siraj | India | Rs 12.25 crore |
| 9. | Prasidh Krishna | India | Rs 9.5 crore |
| 10. | Nishant Sindhu | India | Rs 30 lakh |
| 11. | Kumar Kushagra | India | Rs 65 lakh |
| 12. | Anuj Rawat | India | Rs 30 lakh |
| 13. | Manav Suthar | India | Rs 30 lakh |
| 14. | Washington Sundar | India | Rs 3.2 crore |
| 15. | Arshad Khan | India | Rs 1.3 crore |
| 16. | Gurnoor Brar | India | Rs 1.3 crore |
| 17. | Sai Kishore | India | Rs 2 crore |
| 18. | Ishant Sharma | India | Rs 75 lakh |
| 19. | Jayant Yadav | India | Rs 75 lakh |
| 20. | Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | Rs 2 crore |
Here is the full list of Released players by Gujrat Titans –
| S.NO. | NAME | Country | Price |
| 1. | Karim Janat | Afghanistan | Rs 75 lakh |
| 2. | Kulwant Khejroliya | India | Rs 30 lakh |
| 3. | Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | Rs 2.4 crore |
| 4. | Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | Rs 75 lakh |
| 5. | Mahipal Lomror | India | Rs 1.7 crore |
How much budget does Gujarat Titans have for the IPL 2026 auction?
Gujarat Titans have Rs 12.9 crore left for the IPL 2026 mini-auction. This budget will allow the team to make strategic purchases, strengthen the batting and bowling departments, and build a balanced squad.
When will the IPL 2026 auction take place?
The IPL 2026 mini-auction will be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16. This is the second consecutive year that the auction is being held outside India. The IPL 2025 auction was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2024.