As the IPL 2024 auction dust settles, the Gujarat Titans (GT), finalists of IPL 2023, emerge with a revamped squad, aiming to build on their previous success. Armed with the largest purse of 38.15 crores, the Titans strategically navigated the auction to fill crucial slots, including the leadership void left by the surprising trade of Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians.
Shubman Gill, a 23-year-old with no prior captaincy experience, now shoulders the responsibility of leading the Titans. The young skipper will lean on the guidance of experienced players like David Miller, Matthew Wade, and Rashid Khan, who have led their respective countries in the past. The departure of Pandya adds an element of intrigue to the Titans’ performance under Gill’s leadership.
Despite the shock trade, the Titans boast a well-structured playing XI with key players retained. Kane Williamson, who missed IPL 2023 due to injury, is expected to play a crucial role, possibly even being named vice-captain. The team looks to the seasoned campaigners to guide the younger talents and maintain the momentum from their previous knockout appearances.
The squad’s core remains intact, and the Titans, like their counterparts, targeted international stalwarts during the auction. Kane Williamson’s influence in decision-making will be crucial after Pandya’s exit, offering stability to the team’s strategy.
Lesser-known players, including Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia, hold the key to the Titans’ success. A strong performance from them could not only bolster the team’s prospects but also put them in contention for the T20 World Cup next year.
GT Full Squad, Team List, Players List After IPL 2024 Auction:
GT Retained Players: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha
GT Released Players: Alzarri Joseph, Dasun Shanaka, K.S. Bharat, Odean Smith, Pradeep Sangwan, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Yash Dayal
Purse before the auction: Rs 38.15 crore
Players Bought By GT:
| Player | Nationality | Type | Price |
| Spencer Johnson | Overseas | Bowler | ₹ 10,00,00,000 |
| Shahrukh Khan | Indian | All-Rounder | ₹ 7,40,00,000 |
| Umesh Yadav | Indian | Bowler | ₹ 5,80,00,000 |
| Robin Minz | Indian | Wicket-Keeper | ₹ 3,60,00,000 |
| Sushant Mishra | Indian | Bowler | ₹ 2,20,00,000 |
| Kartik Tyagi | Indian | Bowler | ₹ 60,00,000 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Overseas | All-Rounder | ₹ 50,00,000 |
| Manav Suthar | Indian | Bowler | ₹ 20,00,000 |
GT IPL 2024 Complete Squad: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Spencer Johnson, Shahrukh Khan, Umesh Yadav, Robin Minz, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Manav Suthar.
