Gujarat Titans (GT) won the trophy in the first season during the Indian Premier League (IPL) and came very close to winning again in the 2023 edition in the two years after they joined the league. They have been one of the most consistent teams in the past two seasons of the league.
However, they have let go of some major key players of their squad and everyone has been held back by this decision. Hardik Pandya was traded to five-time winners Mumbai Indians and some crucial players released even after having decent performances for the side last season. It remains to be seen whether Gujarat Titans might buy these players back at the IPL 2023 Auction.
3 Players GT Shouldn’t Have Released for IPL 2024 Auction
3) Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka (Source: Twitter)
Prior to the IPL 2024 auction, Dasun Shanaka was removed from the Gujarat Titans roster. The Gujarat Titans selected Dasun Shanaka as a replacement during the season. He was roped in after Kane Williamson got a serious knee injury during their first game of the season. The Sri Lankan captain, nevertheless, could not deliver a strong showing in the little opportunities he had.
The Srilankan skipper went out for less runs throughout all three of the games he played, he scored 26 runs. The team decided to cut him off the roster before the following season after his disappointing performance. However, he might be bought once again considering he can play a crucial role in the long run in Hardik Pandya’s absence.
2) Shivam Mavi
Shivam Mavi (Source: Twitter)
Unquestionably among the most intriguing young, up-and-coming fast bowlers is Shivam Mavi. Mavi quickly attracted attention at the IPL Auction following a stellar performance during the U19 World Cup, and KKR eventually acquired him for an impressive 3 crores. In2018, he appeared in his IPL debut as a member of KKR, however he only took five wickets.
Following the majority of his time in rehabilitation following a stress fracture to his back that prevented him from playing professional cricket since December 2019. Hardik Pandya played him in a few games last season and he did fairly well. Therefore, his omission has been a mystery till now. His starting price remains at ?50 lakh and Gujarat Titans might look to buy him again at a small price.
1) Alzaari Joseph
Alzaari Joseph (Source: Twitter)
The Gujarat Titans saw Alzarri Joseph play in seven games during the previous campaign. During the competition, he took seven wickets. On the other hand, his costly economy rate was 9.37. He was thus removed in remaining matches and eventually omitted from the team.
The Gujarat Titans may search for deadly foreign pacers at the 2024 auction in an effort to bolster their pace department. This year, the West Indies speedster may be purchased at a lower price at the auction. Once he gets into the rhythm of things, he can be a valuable member of the Titans and take wickets for fun.
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