<p>Gujarat Titans endured a difficult IPL 2024 campaign under Shubman Gill's captaincy, finishing eighth in the standings. However, the Shubman Gill-led side bounced back strongly, reaching the playoffs in both IPL 2025 and IPL 2026.</p>
<p>The Titans went all the way to the IPL 2026 final, only to fall short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With the IPL 2027 Auction approaching, GT will be keen to address the gaps that cost them the title.</p>
<h3>3. Rahul Tewatia</h3>
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<figcaption>Rahul Tewatia (Source: IPL/X)</figcaption>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/rahul-tewatia/"><strong>Rahul Tewatia</strong></a> scored 190 runs across 16 matches in IPL 2026, with a highest score of 68 off 43 balls against RCB in Qualifier 1. His strike rate for the season was 143.94, and he contributed 20 fours and 8 sixes. Despite those numbers, his bowling has become increasingly peripheral, and GT may seek a more versatile Indian finisher at the IPL 2027 Auction. Tewatia was retained ahead of IPL 2025 for ₹4 crore. Across his IPL career, he has accumulated over 1,300 runs at a strike rate above 138, with leg-spin as a secondary option, but that all-round value has diminished in recent seasons.</p>
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<h3>2. R Sai Kishore</h3>
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<figcaption>R Sai Kishore. (Photo source: Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>R Sai Kishore was one of GT's standout performers in IPL 2025, taking 19 wickets in 15 matches. Yet in IPL 2026, he featured in only 3 matches and managed just 1 wicket. The severe lack of opportunity stems from the squad's spin depth: Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar are firmly entrenched in GT's playing XI, leaving little room for an additional specialist spinner. Because GT also carry Manav Suthar and Nishant Sindhu as left-arm orthodox options, squad redundancy in that department makes Sai Kishore's position difficult to justify. The franchise used their RTM card to bring him back for ₹2 crore ahead of IPL 2025, but his limited role in 2026 raises questions about whether they will continue with him again.</p>
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<h3>1. Shahrukh Khan</h3>
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<figcaption>Shahrukh Khan. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shahrukh-khan/"><strong>Shahrukh Khan </strong></a>managed only 43 runs in IPL 2026, appearing in 9 matches but batting in just 5 innings, with a highest score of 17 and an average of 10.75. His career IPL strike rate entering the 2026 season stood at 149.08 across 732 runs, suggesting the ability is present, but his output in 2026 fell well short of what GT need from a middle-order finisher. Retained for ₹4 crore ahead of IPL 2025, Khan's returns this season mean GT could turn to the IPL 2027 Auction to find a more reliable Indian option in that role.</p>

<p>Gujarat Titans endured a difficult IPL 2024 campaign under Shubman Gill's captaincy, finishing eighth in the standings. However, the Shubman Gill-led side bounced back strongly, reaching the playoffs in both IPL 2025 and IPL 2026.</p>
<p>The Titans went all the way to the IPL 2026 final, only to fall short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With the IPL 2027 Auction approaching, GT will be keen to address the gaps that cost them the title.</p>
<h3>3. Rahul Tewatia</h3>
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<figcaption>Rahul Tewatia (Source: IPL/X)</figcaption>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/rahul-tewatia/"><strong>Rahul Tewatia</strong></a> scored 190 runs across 16 matches in IPL 2026, with a highest score of 68 off 43 balls against RCB in Qualifier 1. His strike rate for the season was 143.94, and he contributed 20 fours and 8 sixes. Despite those numbers, his bowling has become increasingly peripheral, and GT may seek a more versatile Indian finisher at the IPL 2027 Auction. Tewatia was retained ahead of IPL 2025 for ₹4 crore. Across his IPL career, he has accumulated over 1,300 runs at a strike rate above 138, with leg-spin as a secondary option, but that all-round value has diminished in recent seasons.</p>
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<h3>2. R Sai Kishore</h3>
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<figcaption>R Sai Kishore. (Photo source: Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>R Sai Kishore was one of GT's standout performers in IPL 2025, taking 19 wickets in 15 matches. Yet in IPL 2026, he featured in only 3 matches and managed just 1 wicket. The severe lack of opportunity stems from the squad's spin depth: Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar are firmly entrenched in GT's playing XI, leaving little room for an additional specialist spinner. Because GT also carry Manav Suthar and Nishant Sindhu as left-arm orthodox options, squad redundancy in that department makes Sai Kishore's position difficult to justify. The franchise used their RTM card to bring him back for ₹2 crore ahead of IPL 2025, but his limited role in 2026 raises questions about whether they will continue with him again.</p>
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<h3>1. Shahrukh Khan</h3>
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<figcaption>Shahrukh Khan. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/shahrukh-khan/"><strong>Shahrukh Khan </strong></a>managed only 43 runs in IPL 2026, appearing in 9 matches but batting in just 5 innings, with a highest score of 17 and an average of 10.75. His career IPL strike rate entering the 2026 season stood at 149.08 across 732 runs, suggesting the ability is present, but his output in 2026 fell well short of what GT need from a middle-order finisher. Retained for ₹4 crore ahead of IPL 2025, Khan's returns this season mean GT could turn to the IPL 2027 Auction to find a more reliable Indian option in that role.</p>

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