Gujarat Titans playing XI: Gujarat Titans (GT) have emerged from the IPL 2024 Auction with a well-rounded squad, strategically addressing key areas to fortify their team. With a squad strength of 25, including 8 overseas players, the Titans have made significant additions to their lineup.
The key acquisitions for the Titans include:
- Spencer Johnson (INR 10 crore): The big-ticket purchase adds firepower to the pace attack.
- Shahrukh Khan (INR 7.4 crore): The dynamic finisher further strengthens the team’s batting prowess.
- Umesh Yadav (INR 5.8 crore): Pace reinforcement for Mohammed Shami, providing depth to the fast-bowling department.
- Robin Minz (INR 3.6 crore), Sushant Mishra (INR 2.2 crore), Kartik Tyagi (INR 60 lakh), Azmatullah Omarzai (INR 50 lakh): Young talents who add depth and variety to the squad.
Areas of concern for Gujarat Titans:
While the Titans have made strategic wins, there are areas they missed out on, notably the absence of a seasoned Indian wicketkeeping backup to Wriddhiman Saha. This gap might pose challenges in accommodating Kane Williamson in the playing XI. Despite a spirited attempt with a bid of INR 24.50 crore, the Titans couldn’t secure Mitchell Starc.
The full squad presents a mix of experience and emerging talent.
Full Squad of Gujarat Titans
- Openers: Shubman Gill (capt), Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
- Middle order: Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Sai Sudharsan, Matthew Wade (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Robin Minz (wk)
- Allrounders: Rahul Tewatia, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Fast bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Umesh Yadav, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Josh Little, Spencer Johnson
- Spinners: Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, R Sai Kishore, Manav Suthar
As fans eagerly anticipate the IPL 2024 season, the probable playing XII for Gujarat Titans showcases a formidable lineup:
GT Playing XI (XII)
There are 12 players selected in here, keeping in mind the IPL’s Impact Sub rule.
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Wriddhiman Saha
- Sai Sudharsan
- Vijay Shankar
- David Miller (Overseas)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan (Overseas)
- Noor Ahmad (Overseas)
- Mohammed Shami
- Spencer Johnson (Overseas)
- Mohit Sharma
Editors pick
