The Gujarat Titans entered the IPL 2026 Mini auction in Abu Dhabi with a settled squad and a calm demeanour, knowing they didn't need a massive overhaul. Their strategy was clear: target one key impact player and fill the minor gaps with reliable backups. That "One Big Buy" turned out to be the experienced West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder.
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GT secured Holder for ₹7 crore, identifying him as the perfect T20 package on paper. Standing tall and athletic, Holder brings a unique skillset; he can bowl lively overs, hit big shots down the order, and is a safe pair of hands in the field. Apart from this headline signing, the Titans only made a few calculated moves, picking up England's Tom Banton and a couple of domestic pacers. The limited activity in the auction hall highlights the immense confidence the management has in their existing roster to challenge for the trophy once again.
GT Squad for IPL 2026
Retained: Shubman Gill (c), Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Josh Little, Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Jayant Yadav, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmad.
Bought at Auction: Jason Holder (₹7.00 crore), Tom Banton (₹2.00 crore), Ashok Sharma (₹90 lakh), Luke Wood (₹75 lakh), Prithviraj Yarra (₹30 lakh).
Purse Remaining: ₹1.95 Crore Slots Remaining: 0
