The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction was held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16, with 369 players available for selection. Gujarat Titans (GT) adopted a measured and disciplined approach at the auction, focusing on squad depth rather than big-ticket signings.
GT signed five players during the auction and completed their squad without exhausting their purse, sticking to a strategy that prioritised balance and role-specific reinforcements.
Shubman Gill continues as Gujarat Titans captain
Shubman Gill will continue to captain Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. The franchise has retained its core leadership group, with Gill at the helm supported by experienced internationals such as Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada.
What Gujarat Titans did at the IPL 2026 auction
Gujarat Titans entered the auction with limited gaps in their squad and refrained from aggressive bidding. Their most notable Indian signing was Rajasthan fast bowler Ashok Sharma, who has impressed in domestic cricket, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
GT also added overseas depth by signing Jason Holder, Tom Banton, and Luke Wood, providing flexibility across batting, pace bowling, and all-round options. Prithvi Raj Yarra was picked as an Indian pace backup, further strengthening the bowling unit.
Players bought by Gujarat Titans at the IPL 2026 auction
Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Luke Wood.
GT auction summary
- Purse remaining: Rs. 1.95 crore
- Player slots remaining: 0
- Overseas slots remaining: –
Gujarat Titans retained players before the auction
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav.
GT full squad for IPL 2026
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj Yarra, Luke Wood.
Squad outlook
Gujarat Titans head into IPL 2026 with a settled core and a clear focus on consistency. With Shubman Gill leading a balanced mix of youth and experience, and the addition of versatile overseas players like Jason Holder and Tom Banton, GT appear well-equipped to adapt across conditions while maintaining squad stability through the season.
