Updated: 28 October 2026
Gujarat Titans Squad 2027: Players, Captain, Coach and Retentions
Gujarat Titans came very close in 2026. They finished second in the league and reached the final, where they lost to RCB by five wickets. Right now, GT have 25 players under contract: 18 Indian and 7 overseas.
Below is the full GT squad with each player’s role and 2026 fee, every change since last season and what happens at the retention deadline on 15 November 2026.
25
players under contract
7/8
overseas slots used
1
IPL title
2nd
IPL 2026 finish
Team facts
GT at a Glance
| Detail | Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|
| Home ground | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| IPL titles | 1 (2022) |
| IPL 2026 finish | Runners-up (2nd in the league) |
| Captain in 2026 | Shubman Gill |
| Head coach for 2027 | Ashish Nehra |
| Players under contract | 25 (18 Indian, 7 overseas) |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Goa (expected) |
Full squad
GT Squad for IPL 2027
These are the 25 players under contract with Gujarat Titans going into the IPL 2027 retention. The fee is what each player was paid in IPL 2026 (or his new fee, if he was traded), and overseas players are marked in orange. On 15 November 2026, we will mark every player as retained or released.
Batters (3)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill Captain in 2026 | India | ₹16.5 crore |
| Sai Sudharsan | India | ₹8.5 crore |
| Shahrukh Khan | India | ₹4 crore |
Wicketkeepers (4)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | England | ₹15.75 crore |
| Tom Banton Missed part of 2026 (finger) | England | ₹2 crore |
| Kumar Kushagra | India | ₹65 lakh |
| Anuj Rawat | India | ₹30 lakh |
All-rounders (8)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | ₹18 crore |
| Jason Holder | West Indies | ₹7 crore |
| Rahul Tewatia | India | ₹4 crore |
| Washington Sundar | India | ₹3.2 crore |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | ₹2 crore |
| Arshad Khan | India | ₹1.3 crore |
| Jayant Yadav | India | ₹75 lakh |
| Nishant Sindhu | India | ₹30 lakh |
Bowlers (10)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | India | ₹12.25 crore |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | ₹10.75 crore |
| Prasidh Krishna | India | ₹9.5 crore |
| Sai Kishore | India | ₹2 crore |
| Gurnoor Brar | India | ₹1.3 crore |
| Ashok Sharma | India | ₹90 lakh |
| Ishant Sharma | India | ₹75 lakh |
| Luke Wood | England | ₹75 lakh |
| Manav Suthar | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Prithvi Raj Yarra Missed 2026 (injury) | India | ₹30 lakh |
Squad built from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records, plus every trade and retirement since. Last checked on 28 October 2026.
Since last season
GT Changes for IPL 2027
- No player trades so far.
- No change at the top: Shubman Gill led the team in 2026, and Ashish Nehra is still head coach.
Replacement players signed during IPL 2026
These players joined during the 2026 season when someone was injured or unavailable. Whether they stay for 2027 will be clear when the retention lists come out.
| Player | Country | Came in for |
|---|---|---|
| Kulwant Khejroliya | India | Prithvi Raj Yarra |
| Connor Esterhuizen | South Africa | Tom Banton |
The money
GT’s Biggest Contracts
Together, the 25 players in this squad are on contracts worth about ₹123.05 crore. Every player a team keeps for 2027 is paid out of its purse, so releasing a big contract is the quickest way to free up money for the auction. These are the five biggest deals in the squad.
#1
₹18 crore
Rashid Khan, all-rounder
#2
₹16.5 crore
Shubman Gill, batter
#3
₹15.75 crore
Jos Buttler, wicketkeeper
#4
₹12.25 crore
Mohammed Siraj, bowler
#5
₹10.75 crore
Kagiso Rabada, bowler
Last season
GT in IPL 2026
GT were one of the most consistent teams of IPL 2026 and finished as runners-up. Shubman Gill scored 732 runs, and Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap with 29 wickets.
GT IPL titles
Gujarat Titans have won the IPL once: 2022.
Your questions
GT Squad 2027 FAQs
Who is the GT captain for IPL 2027?
GT have not announced any change. Shubman Gill led the team to the final in 2026.
Who is the GT head coach for IPL 2027?
Ashish Nehra is the Gujarat Titans head coach. He has coached the team since its first season in 2022.
How many players are in the GT squad right now?
GT have 25 players under contract: 18 Indian and 7 overseas. A team can have up to 25 players, with no more than 8 from overseas.
When will GT announce their retained players for IPL 2027?
By Sunday, 15 November 2026. That is the deadline for all ten teams to submit their retained and released players. We will update this page the same day.
Who were GT’s best players in IPL 2026?
Shubman Gill was GT’s top run-scorer with 732 runs, and Kagiso Rabada took 29 wickets, the most by any bowler that season.
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How We Check Our Facts
Players, fees and replacements come from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records. Trades, retirements and staff changes come from trusted outlets. If you spot a mistake in the GT squad, tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 retentions, auction and replacements, IPL 2026 season records, India TV (trades), IANS (Pant and Kuldeep trade) and The National (coaching changes).