3 reasons why Gujarat Titans should not trade Prasidh Krishna to DC

Delhi Capitals are in active trade talks to acquire Prasidh Krishna, but Gujarat Titans have strong grounds to hold on to their Purple Cap winner.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 09 Nov 2026, 13:07 IST

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3. Unbalanced trade value does not serve GT's needs

Ashutosh-Sharma. (Photo source: X)

The reported exchange involves GT receiving Ashutosh Sharma, a middle-order finisher who made his IPL debut on April 4, 2024 for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans and was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹3.80 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Ashutosh showed his ability in IPL 2025, scoring 66 not out off 31 balls against Lucknow Super Giants when DC were in trouble at 65/5 chasing 210.

He is a capable finisher, but GT's primary need is not a middle-order batter. Swapping a frontline pacer for a batting reinforcement creates an imbalance, the pace department becomes thinner while a position that can be addressed through other auction routes is filled. The trade value does not align with what GT would be giving up.

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