The Gujarat Titans, 2022 IPL champions, have announced their list of retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. The franchise has retained its core players, including the talented young batter Shubman Gill, the enigmatic all-rounder Rahul Tewatia, and the leg-spin wizard Rashid Khan.
Retained Players:
- Rashid Khan (₹18 Cr)
- Shubman Gill (₹16.5 Cr)
- Sai Sudharsan (₹8.5 Cr)
- Rahul Tewatia (₹4 Cr)
- Shahrukh Khan (₹4 Cr)
Released Players:
The Titans have released a number of key players, including David Miller, Matthew Wade, and Wriddhiman Saha. The franchise has also released experienced Indian players like Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, and Jayant Yadav.
All Released Players List: David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier, BR Sharath, Mohammed Shami, Robin Minz, Sushant Mishra.
Potential Targets for the Mega Auction:
With the release of several key players, the Titans will be looking to fill the gaps in their squad during the mega auction. Here are some potential targets for the franchise:
- Experienced Overseas Batsmen: Players like Jos Buttler, Quinton de Kock, and David Warner could be potential targets to bolster the batting lineup.
- Quality All-Rounders: All-rounders like Tim David and Cameron Green could be valuable additions to the squad.
- Quality Fast Bowlers: The Titans could look to acquire experienced fast bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Marco Jansen, Trent Boult, or Mohammed Shami.
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is going to be an exciting event, and the Gujarat Titans will be one of the teams to watch. With a strong core of young talent and a strategic approach to the auction, the Titans must be aiming to build a squad that can challenge for the title once again.

