Gujarat Titans (GT) had a decent outing in the IPL 2025 season, finishing in the top four of the table. Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans were knocked out in the Eliminator in the game against the Mumbai Indians.

Having a strong opening line-up, they have to make some changes in the middle order and work in the bowling department during the auction ahead of next season.

However, they can afford to make some changes, and by releasing some players, they will be aiming to sign some young talents during the IPL 2026 auction.

The event is likely to be held in the January-February window ahead of the IPL 2026 tournament, which usually follows the March-May window.

According to IPL 2026 auction rules, there are no restrictions on the number of players who can be released or retained.

In addition to the purse remaining from the previous auction and the value of the players they release, teams will likely to have a total purse value of INR 151 crore for the upcoming season.

Listed below are players likely to be released by Gujarat Titans (GT).

• Ishant Sharma
• Karim janat
• Manav suthar
• Dasun shanaka
• Gerald Coetzee

Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma played only seven games and picked four wickets at an forgettable economy rate of 11.18. The side will be aiming to revamp their pace attack for IPL 2026 and the franchise will be considering to release the player dahead of the auction.

Karim janat

Karim Janat who joined Gujarat Titans (GT) for INR 75 lakh, could be another release for the side ahead of the auction. Throughout the IPL 2025 season, he featured in only game throughout where he was unable to make an impact.

Manav suthar

The bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar joined Gujarat Titans (GT) for INR 30 lakhs and did not feature in the previous edition of the season and with no clears plans for him, Suthar is likely to be released ahead of the auction.

Dasun shanaka

Dasun Shanaka did not play for Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 season, and could likely be considered to be released ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Gerald Coetzee

The South African Coetzee who joined the side for INR 2.40 crores, played only four matches for the side and had an underwhelming campaign, picking up just two wickets and going at an economy rate for more than 10 runs.

Apart from the released players list, we have also listed the probable retained players list of Gujarat Titans (GT).

Listed below are the best possible retained players for GT.

• Sai Sudharsan
• Shubman Gill
• If Buttler
• Somewhere in the mend
• Rashid khan
• Prasidh Krishna
• Mohammed Siraj
• Kagiso Rabada
• Sai Kishore
• Sherfane Rutherfore
• Shahrukh khan
• Washington Sundar
• Arshad khan
• Satisfied tewatia

According to BCCI guidelines, the mini auction will take place in the January-February Window following the player trade window in December-January.

Although the exact date of the auction is yet to be disclosed, several sources have hinted that the IPL 2026 auction dates will be announced very soon.

This mini auction for IPL 2026 will allow franchises to target their required players for completing their squad after the pre-auction trade window.