Gujarat Titans had a great IPL 2025 and finished third in the points table with 9 wins and 5 losses. And at the centre of those performances were Sai Sudharsan, who scored runs in truckloads, with Prasidh Krishna responding with a lot of wickets. Now, the time might have come for them to look at the players, who they might want to retain for the next season. InsideSport takes a look at that.
GT predicted retention list for IPL 2026
Rashid Khan: Had a poor, poor season with 9 wickets in 15 matches. The economy rate was up too. But there is no way he can be out of the team.
Shubman Gill: Skipper scored 650 runs in 15 matches. Enough said.
Sai Sudharsan: The orange-cap holder scored 759 runs in the season at an average of 54. He had one ton and six fifties to his name.
Kagiso Rabada: Two wickets in the season just don’t paint a great picture. But then he is one of the best bowlers in the world, and can hit the long ball as well. A must have.
Jos Buttler: 538 runs in 14 matches with an average of 60. He is the kind of player, teams would pounce on, to get.
Mohammed Siraj: 16 wickets in 15 matches. He is one of the mainstays of the bowling and in a way, their spearhead too. He stays as well without any doubt.
Prasidh Krishna: He was the purple cap holder of the season with 25 scalps.
Nishant Sindhu: An upcoming all-rounder that the team can groom for future seasons. He is in Ravindra Jadeja mould.
Mahipal Lomror: Doesn’t get to play a lot but can be a handy all-rounder.
Kumar Kushagra: Comes in as a backup wicket-keeper and is a solid batter.
Anuj Rawat: Another keeper-batter; could come in handy in times of need.
Manav Suthar: Has been with the team for a couple of years now, and could continue to serve them for a long time. But is yet to find a regular place in the XI.
Washington Sundar: Wasn’t the best really but then the team also knows his real worth. A must have despite his average numbers in the last season.
Gerald Coetzee: Played only four matches, but is a bright pacer. He should be in the squad for sure.
Arshad Khan: 6 wickets is what he got for the team in the season. He was expensive but then he looks the part for now.
Gurnoor Brar: He could be the one who gets a few matches in the next season. He has developed a bit of a reputation now, is tall and can bowl quick.
Sherfane Rutherford: Scored 291 runs in the middle-order for the team, can bowl as well if needed. He stays.
Sai Kishore: An excellent season of 19 wickets, there is no way the team can release him.
Glenn Phillips: He was injured early in the tournament, but is an excellent player in every aspect. Is a gun fielder, scores quickly, and is an able off-spinner too.
Kulwant Khejroliya: Experience is needed for backup players too and Khejroliya provides just that to GT.
GT IPL 2025 Squad: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada (Rs. 10.75 crore), Jos Buttler (Rs. 15.75 crore). Mohammed Siraj (Rs. 12.25 crore), Prasidh Krishna (Rs. 9.50 crore), Nishant Sindhu (Rs. 30 lakh), Mahipal Lomror (Rs. 1.70 crore), Kumar Kushagra (Rs. 65 lakh), Anuj Rawat (Rs. 30 lakh), Manav Suthar (Rs. 30 lakh), Washington Sundar (Rs. 3.20 crore), Gerald Coetzee (Rs. 2.40 crore), Arshad Khan (Rs. 1.30 crore), Gurnoor Brar (Rs. 1.30 crore), Sherfane Rutherford (Rs. 2.60 crore), Sai Kishore (Rs. 2 crore), Ishant Sharma (Rs. 75 lakh), Jayant Yadav (Rs. 75 lakh), Glenn Phillips (Rs. 2 crore), Karim Janat (Rs. 75 lakh), Kulwant Khejroliya (Rs. 30 lakh).
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