Cricket Enthusiasts Rejoice: Gujarat Titans Retain Top Talent Ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction
In a strategic move to bolster their squad for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, Gujarat Titans have announced the retention of five key players, including Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, B Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan.
The Titans, who made a stellar debut in the IPL in 2022, have opted to maintain the core of their team, leaving them with one right-to-match (RTM) card for the upcoming mega auction.
While the specific amounts for each player’s retention are yet to be disclosed, it is known that the franchise will have at least INR 51 crore deducted from their auction purse of INR 120 crore, as per the IPL’s retention guidelines. The deduction could be higher if the team decides to pay more than the minimum amounts set by the league.
Shubman Gill, who was given the captaincy reins for IPL 2024, and star all-rounder Rashid Khan, who was picked up by the Titans in 2022, are expected to continue to play pivotal roles for the team. The retention of young batting sensation B Sai Sudharsan, who emerged as the sixth-highest run-scorer in the previous season, is also a testament to the Titans’ faith in their homegrown talent.
The inclusion of uncapped all-rounders Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan further strengthens the team’s lower-middle order, with their power-hitting abilities set to play a crucial part in the team’s success.
As the IPL franchises gear up for the upcoming mega auction, the Gujarat Titans’ strategic retentions have undoubtedly set the stage for an exciting season ahead, with Cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the team’s performance.
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