GT Squad 2026 – Everything you need to know about Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 team

The GT team 2026 – that’s the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by the way – is one of the hottest sides going into the IPL 2026 season. Fans, pundits and cricket aficionados have been watching closely the team selections, auction buys, retentions and strategy call taken by the franchise. In this feature, we will discuss everything about the GT squad 2026 and how it looks after IPL 2022 auction.

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The Gujarat Titans (GT) entered IPL 2022 and won the tournament in their maiden season – a phenomenon that has not been witnessed before in the cutthroat world of the IPL. The franchise has continued to be ambitious ever since and mixed experienced internationals with talented India prospects. GT remained loyal to this vision in the lead-up to IPL 2026 with shrewd retention and calculated buys.

The team’s thinking has been that the way of winning major tournaments in cricket is based on core stability, with a couple of significant new recruits at key departments —whether batting firepower, bowling depth or all‑round batting balance.

GT Squad 2026: Retained Players

GT had retained 15 members of their core before the IPL’s 2026 auction. Keeping players keeps the team balance, helps continuity. GT squad 2026 pre-auction team list The GT ‘threat’ in the field of world cricket too is loaded: here’s a line-up of big-strikes and potential super stars.

Players Retained by GT (Pre‑Auction)

Player	Role
Shubman Gill (c)	Top‑order batter, Captain
Sai Sudharsan	Batter
Jos Buttler	Wicketkeeper‑batter
Mohammed Siraj	Fast bowler
Prasidh Krishna	Fast bowler
Kagiso Rabada	Fast bowler
Rashid Khan	Spin bowler
Washington Sundar	All‑rounder
Rahul Tewatia	All‑rounder
Shahrukh Khan	All‑rounder
Glenn Phillips	All‑rounder
Anuj Rawat	Wicketkeeper‑batter
Kumar Kushagra	Wicketkeeper‑batter
Arshad Khan	All‑rounder
Nishant Sindhu	All‑rounder
Ishant Sharma	Fast bowler
Gurnoor Singh Brar	Bowler
Sai Kishore	Spin bowler
Manav Suthar	Bowler
Jayant Yadav	All‑rounder

These players were retained based on performance, leadership, team roles, and potential impact in the upcoming season.

GT Squad 2026 After IPL Auction — New Signings & Prices

The IPL 2026 auction reshaped many team rosters, and GT was no exception. Although the franchise only made a few purchases compared to some rival teams, each pick was strategic and served a specific need:

🟡 GT Squad 2026 Team List With Price (Auction Buys)

Player	Role	Auction Price
Jason Holder	All‑rounder (West Indies)	₹7 crore
Tom Banton	Wicketkeeper‑batter (England)	₹2 crore
Ashok Sharma	Fast bowler (India)	₹90 lakh
Luke Wood	Fast bowler (England)	₹75 lakh
Prithvi Raj (Yarra)	Fast bowler (India)	₹30 lakh

These five signed with the GT squad in the IPL 2026 mini‑auction, which greatly improved their fast‑bowling personnel as well as their middle‑order batting depth.

• Jason Holder’s acquisition for ₹7 crore was the standout purchase — he’s a genuine all‑rounder with international experience and brings balance to the squad.
  
• Tom Banton offers explosive batting in the middle order, complementing GT’s powerful top order.
  
• Ashok Sharma and Prithvi Raj were smart, value buys to strengthen the bowling unit, with Ashok showing promise in domestic cricket.
  

Complete GT Squad 2026 Players List (Post‑Auction)

Putting it all together, here’s the full GT squad 2026 IPL players list after retention and auction:

📜 Full Squad List (IPL 2026)

1. Shubman Gill (c)
   
2. Sai Sudharsan
   
3. Jos Buttler
   
4. Mohammed Siraj
   
5. Prasidh Krishna
   
6. Kagiso Rabada
   
7. Rashid Khan
   
8. Washington Sundar
   
9. Rahul Tewatia
   
10. Shahrukh Khan
    
11. Glenn Phillips
    
12. Anuj Rawat
    
13. Kumar Kushagra
    
14. Arshad Khan
    
15. Nishant Sindhu
    
16. Ishant Sharma
    
17. Gurnoor Singh Brar
    
18. Sai Kishore
    
19. Manav Suthar
    
20. Jayant Yadav
    
21. Jason Holder
    
22. Tom Banton
    
23. Ashok Sharma
    
24. Luke Wood
    
25. Prithvi Raj (Yarra)
    

This list blends seasoned players with new additions aimed at solving specific tactical needs.

GT Squad 2026 IPL Auction Plan

Knowing why GT did this also puts some context:

Key Strategic Moves:

1.Strengthening the Bowling Unit

Historically GT has depended on the its strong bowling and this season, they are better off in their pace battery with names like Jason Holder, Luke Wood and Ashok Sharma. ‘Holder is more of an all‑rounder so you can get that balance in your bowling and batting.

2.Backup Firepower in Batting

• Having Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill already taking care of things at the top, inclusions like Tom Banton will mean GT have more bases covered in the middle and lower-middle order.

3.Continuity in Core Players

• Keeping the vast majority of that squad together has ensured they have the leadership, consistency and match‑winning talent they need.

4.Value Purchases for Balance

• Mid-range picks such as Prithvi Raj and Ashok Sharma are to add depth in the squad without breaking the bank and keeping GT financially healthy by not overspending.

GT Squad 2026 Price Breakdown

Here’s what the GT squad 2026 price breakdown looks like, when you combine the retained values and auction buys:

Top Spend Areas

Category	Players	Approx Price (INR)
Top Order & Key Players	Gill, Buttler, Sudharsan	High crore values
All‑round Strength	Holder, Phillips, Sundar	Mid‑to‑high crores
Bowlers	Siraj, Rabada, Rashid	Big ticket buys
Auction Buys	Holder (₹7 Cr), Banton (₹2 Cr)	Strategic spending

The big ticket signing of Jason Holder stands out, reflecting GT’s intent to have a match‑winning all‑rounder on their books.

GT Squad 2026: What To Expect From The Fans

With this GT gang 2026 line-up:

Strengths

• Good batting-order with Gill, Buttler and Sudharsan.
• Variety of bowlers – good pace and spin mix.
• All‑round options to adjust to the match situation.

Challenges

• The stability of the middle order could come under pressure if Gilchrist is dismissed early.
• Form & fitness of the players retained will be key.

Conclusion

GT 2026 is a balanced side include some experience, big hitters and upcoming bowlers. In the IPL 2026 auction, GT made some shrewd purchases in Jason Holder and Tom Banton, keeping faith with those that had served them well at the start of their existence. With the team list now complete in post‑auction days, attentions are turning toward how this group will fare on the field when IPL 2026 kicks off.

Whether you’re a hardcore Gujarat Titans fan or just an IPL GT squad 2026 enthusiast this season will deliver great cricket from the boys, with its versatile team capable of playing across formats and conditions.

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