<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gujarat Titans</a> (GT) scripted history in their debut season of the Indian Premier League. They entered the marquee tournament under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, a player who had never captained a major side at any competitive level. Not many rated them as title contenders but they proved their critics wrong.

Hardik Pandya &amp; co. won games that looked seemingly unwinnable, showed incredible teamwork, and had different players delivering for them on different occasions. They bossed the group stage with ten wins in 14 games and then went on clinch the title by defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final.&nbsp;

Now, with an eye on defending their crown next season, Titans might look to release players who do not fit into their scheme of things going forward and the mini-auction could be used to fill up the vacated spots with top-quality personnel. Let us look at the players Gujarat Titans might release ahead of the forthcoming auction:

Gurkeerat Singh Mann made his IPL debut in 2012 for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and caught everyone’s attention with his blistering cameos. The Punjab batter smashed 86 runs in five games at an exceptional strike rate of 165.38 during his inaugural season. He has been a regular feature in the marquee tournament since then but has not been able to create a significant impact.

The 32-year-old had a promising campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22 which saw him aggregate 156 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.86. Gujarat Titans roped in Gurkeerat for the 2022 season to bolster their Indian batting core. However, he did not get an opportunity to show his batting prowess.

The Gujarat franchise also had the likes of Abhinav Manohar and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-sai-sudharsan-bizarrely-smashes-the-bat-on-to-his-stumps-to-get-out-hit-wicket-against-mi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sai Sudharsan</a> in their ranks to slot in the middle-order role. The think tank gave Abhinav and Sudharsan a fair run in the batting line-up and the duo impressed in its outings for the franchise.

It is likely that GT will stick with them (Abhinav and Sudharsan) in the following seasons and this could mean Gurkeerat might not get an opportunity going ahead as well. Thus, the defending champions might look to part ways with the Punjab-born in the build-up to the next season.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/varun-aaron-hopes-to-revive-career-after-india-a-call-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Aaron</a> has been around the IPL circuit for over a decade now. However, barring the 2014 season which saw him bag 16 wickets in ten games for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the veteran pacer has not been able to set the stage on fire with his performances.

The Gujarat franchise drafted the 33-year-old in the mega auction 2022 to add more bite to the pace attack. However, Aaron failed to deliver with the ball. Though he took two wickets in as many games played, he leaked runs at an alarming rate of 10.40. As a result, he was dropped from the side.

Hardik Pandya &amp; co. tried various Indian pacers to partner Mohammed Shami with the ball. In the process, they unearthed a gem in Yash Dayal. The left-arm pacer took 11 wickets in nine games and played a vital role in Gujarat’s IPL triumph. Further, Pradeep Sangwan too did a decent job picking three wickets in as many games at an economy of 7.22.

With Dayal and Sangwan fairing well for the franchise, Aaron fitting into the starting XI seems difficult going ahead. One might see GT releasing the Jharkhand-born ahead of the upcoming mini-auction.

Noor Ahmad has been one of the shining stars in the Afghanistan cricketing circles. The young prodigy broke onto the scene during the Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 where he bamboozled batters with his variations and took eight wickets in seven games. The stocks of the left-arm wrist spinner have been on a meteoric rise since then.

The 17-year-old has played a total of 43 matches in the shortest format so far and has picked as many wickets at an impressive economy of 7.38. Noor earned an IPL gig at this year’s mega auction making him the youngest player of the season. Unfortunately, he did not get a single game in the entire competition.

The Gujarat franchise already had the T20 giant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-secret-behind-rashid-khans-success-is-his-tremendous-hard-work-asghar-afghan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a> at their disposal.&nbsp; With the ace-spinner in the mix, it was tough for Noor to make it into the starting XI. Further, R Sai Kishore complemented Rashid quite well and took six wickets in five games at an economy of 7.56.

To Add to that, GT also have a quality backup spin option in Jayant Yadav at their disposal, and therefore, keeping Noor on the team is more of a luxury than a need. Hence, the youngster's exit from the squad is certainly on the cards.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/a-simple-girl-just-like-my-son-vijay-shankars-parents-find-perfect-match-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a> has wealth of experience in the T20 circuit. The ace all-rounder has played 115 matches and notched up 1733 runs at a strike rate of 124.58. On the bowling front, he has taken 33 wickets at an economy of 8.22. GT picked the 31-year-old at the previous IPL auction to add depth to their side.

The Gujarat franchise entrusted the Tamil Nadu-born to provide solidity to the middle order. However, he failed to repay the faith and had a horror show with the bat. In four matches, Shankar could only score 19 runs at a strike rate of 54.29 and did not have any impact with the ball either.

Following his dismal outings, the 31-year-old was dropped from the side.&nbsp; Sai Sudharsan was drafted in his place and the youngster made the most of the opportunities. He scored 145 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.19.

The youngster has been in a rich vein of form lately and amassed 336 runs in ten matches at the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022. GT are likely to stick with the middle-order batter and this could mean the end of the road for Shankar.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-csk-sign-dominic-drakes-as-sam-currans-replacement-for-the-remainder-of-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dominic Drakes</a> is one of the most exciting prospects in West Indies cricket. The 24-year-old proved his mettle in the 2021 season of the Caribbean Premier League and took 16 scalps in 11 games. Also, he smashed 102 runs at a strike rate of 161.90.

The left-arm pacer can tonk the ball at the fag end of the innings, it is quite a rare skill set and Gujarat Titans decided to include Drakes in the side for the 15th edition of the IPL. However, the team management failed to find a place for the youngster in the playing XI.

Apart from the Caribbean youngster, the pace-attack of Hardik Pandya &amp; co. also comprised Lockie Ferguson and Alzarri Joseph. Both seamers were higher in the pecking order and Drakes had to warm the bench for the whole season.

Moreover, Yash Dayal’s brilliant outings meant the left-arm pacer’s role is also taken care of. Thus, GT could look to release the West Indian all-rounder going forward and free up an overseas slot which could used to fill up a void in the squad.

Gurkeerat Singh, Varun Aaron and Noor Ahmad

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gujarat Titans</a> (GT) scripted history in their debut season of the Indian Premier League. They entered the marquee tournament under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, a player who had never captained a major side at any competitive level. Not many rated them as title contenders but they proved their critics wrong.
Hardik Pandya &amp; co. won games that looked seemingly unwinnable, showed incredible teamwork, and had different players delivering for them on different occasions. They bossed the group stage with ten wins in 14 games and then went on clinch the title by defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final.&nbsp;
Now, with an eye on defending their crown next season, Titans might look to release players who do not fit into their scheme of things going forward and the mini-auction could be used to fill up the vacated spots with top-quality personnel. Let us look at the players Gujarat Titans might release ahead of the forthcoming auction:
<h3>5. Gurkeerat Singh Mann</h3>
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Gurkeerat Singh Mann made his IPL debut in 2012 for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and caught everyone’s attention with his blistering cameos. The Punjab batter smashed 86 runs in five games at an exceptional strike rate of 165.38 during his inaugural season. He has been a regular feature in the marquee tournament since then but has not been able to create a significant impact.
The 32-year-old had a promising campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22 which saw him aggregate 156 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.86. Gujarat Titans roped in Gurkeerat for the 2022 season to bolster their Indian batting core. However, he did not get an opportunity to show his batting prowess.
The Gujarat franchise also had the likes of Abhinav Manohar and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-sai-sudharsan-bizarrely-smashes-the-bat-on-to-his-stumps-to-get-out-hit-wicket-against-mi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sai Sudharsan</a> in their ranks to slot in the middle-order role. The think tank gave Abhinav and Sudharsan a fair run in the batting line-up and the duo impressed in its outings for the franchise. 
It is likely that GT will stick with them (Abhinav and Sudharsan) in the following seasons and this could mean Gurkeerat might not get an opportunity going ahead as well. Thus, the defending champions might look to part ways with the Punjab-born in the build-up to the next season.

<h3>4. Varun Aaron</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667376025409_Varun-Aaron-1.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/varun-aaron-hopes-to-revive-career-after-india-a-call-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Aaron</a> has been around the IPL circuit for over a decade now. However, barring the 2014 season which saw him bag 16 wickets in ten games for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the veteran pacer has not been able to set the stage on fire with his performances.
The Gujarat franchise drafted the 33-year-old in the mega auction 2022 to add more bite to the pace attack. However, Aaron failed to deliver with the ball. Though he took two wickets in as many games played, he leaked runs at an alarming rate of 10.40. As a result, he was dropped from the side.
Hardik Pandya &amp; co. tried various Indian pacers to partner Mohammed Shami with the ball. In the process, they unearthed a gem in Yash Dayal. The left-arm pacer took 11 wickets in nine games and played a vital role in Gujarat’s IPL triumph. Further, Pradeep Sangwan too did a decent job picking three wickets in as many games at an economy of 7.22.
With Dayal and Sangwan fairing well for the franchise, Aaron fitting into the starting XI seems difficult going ahead. One might see GT releasing the Jharkhand-born ahead of the upcoming mini-auction.

<h3>3. Noor Ahmad</h3>
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Noor Ahmad has been one of the shining stars in the Afghanistan cricketing circles. The young prodigy broke onto the scene during the Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 where he bamboozled batters with his variations and took eight wickets in seven games. The stocks of the left-arm wrist spinner have been on a meteoric rise since then.
The 17-year-old has played a total of 43 matches in the shortest format so far and has picked as many wickets at an impressive economy of 7.38. Noor earned an IPL gig at this year’s mega auction making him the youngest player of the season. Unfortunately, he did not get a single game in the entire competition.
The Gujarat franchise already had the T20 giant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-secret-behind-rashid-khans-success-is-his-tremendous-hard-work-asghar-afghan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a> at their disposal.&nbsp; With the ace-spinner in the mix, it was tough for Noor to make it into the starting XI. Further, R Sai Kishore complemented Rashid quite well and took six wickets in five games at an economy of 7.56. 
To Add to that, GT also have a quality backup spin option in Jayant Yadav at their disposal, and therefore, keeping Noor on the team is more of a luxury than a need. Hence, the youngster's exit from the squad is certainly on the cards.

<h3>2. Vijay Shankar</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663226371195_Vijay-SHankar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/a-simple-girl-just-like-my-son-vijay-shankars-parents-find-perfect-match-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a> has wealth of experience in the T20 circuit. The ace all-rounder has played 115 matches and notched up 1733 runs at a strike rate of 124.58. On the bowling front, he has taken 33 wickets at an economy of 8.22. GT picked the 31-year-old at the previous IPL auction to add depth to their side.
The Gujarat franchise entrusted the Tamil Nadu-born to provide solidity to the middle order. However, he failed to repay the faith and had a horror show with the bat. In four matches, Shankar could only score 19 runs at a strike rate of 54.29 and did not have any impact with the ball either.
Following his dismal outings, the 31-year-old was dropped from the side.&nbsp; Sai Sudharsan was drafted in his place and the youngster made the most of the opportunities. He scored 145 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.19. 
The youngster has been in a rich vein of form lately and amassed 336 runs in ten matches at the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022. GT are likely to stick with the middle-order batter and this could mean the end of the road for Shankar.

<h3>1. Dominic Drakes</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-csk-sign-dominic-drakes-as-sam-currans-replacement-for-the-remainder-of-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dominic Drakes</a> is one of the most exciting prospects in West Indies cricket. The 24-year-old proved his mettle in the 2021 season of the Caribbean Premier League and took 16 scalps in 11 games. Also, he smashed 102 runs at a strike rate of 161.90.
The left-arm pacer can tonk the ball at the fag end of the innings, it is quite a rare skill set and Gujarat Titans decided to include Drakes in the side for the 15th edition of the IPL. However, the team management failed to find a place for the youngster in the playing XI.
Apart from the Caribbean youngster, the pace-attack of Hardik Pandya &amp; co. also comprised Lockie Ferguson and Alzarri Joseph. Both seamers were higher in the pecking order and Drakes had to warm the bench for the whole season. 
Moreover, Yash Dayal’s brilliant outings meant the left-arm pacer’s role is also taken care of. Thus, GT could look to release the West Indian all-rounder going forward and free up an overseas slot which could used to fill up a void in the squad.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gujarat Titans</a> (GT) scripted history in their debut season of the Indian Premier League. They entered the marquee tournament under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, a player who had never captained a major side at any competitive level. Not many rated them as title contenders but they proved their critics wrong.
Hardik Pandya &amp; co. won games that looked seemingly unwinnable, showed incredible teamwork, and had different players delivering for them on different occasions. They bossed the group stage with ten wins in 14 games and then went on clinch the title by defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final.&nbsp;
Now, with an eye on defending their crown next season, Titans might look to release players who do not fit into their scheme of things going forward and the mini-auction could be used to fill up the vacated spots with top-quality personnel. Let us look at the players Gujarat Titans might release ahead of the forthcoming auction:
<h3>5. Gurkeerat Singh Mann</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667375771226_Gurkeerat-Singh.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Gurkeerat Singh Mann made his IPL debut in 2012 for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and caught everyone’s attention with his blistering cameos. The Punjab batter smashed 86 runs in five games at an exceptional strike rate of 165.38 during his inaugural season. He has been a regular feature in the marquee tournament since then but has not been able to create a significant impact.
The 32-year-old had a promising campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22 which saw him aggregate 156 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.86. Gujarat Titans roped in Gurkeerat for the 2022 season to bolster their Indian batting core. However, he did not get an opportunity to show his batting prowess.
The Gujarat franchise also had the likes of Abhinav Manohar and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-sai-sudharsan-bizarrely-smashes-the-bat-on-to-his-stumps-to-get-out-hit-wicket-against-mi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sai Sudharsan</a> in their ranks to slot in the middle-order role. The think tank gave Abhinav and Sudharsan a fair run in the batting line-up and the duo impressed in its outings for the franchise. 
It is likely that GT will stick with them (Abhinav and Sudharsan) in the following seasons and this could mean Gurkeerat might not get an opportunity going ahead as well. Thus, the defending champions might look to part ways with the Punjab-born in the build-up to the next season.

<h3>4. Varun Aaron</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667376025409_Varun-Aaron-1.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/varun-aaron-hopes-to-revive-career-after-india-a-call-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Aaron</a> has been around the IPL circuit for over a decade now. However, barring the 2014 season which saw him bag 16 wickets in ten games for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the veteran pacer has not been able to set the stage on fire with his performances.
The Gujarat franchise drafted the 33-year-old in the mega auction 2022 to add more bite to the pace attack. However, Aaron failed to deliver with the ball. Though he took two wickets in as many games played, he leaked runs at an alarming rate of 10.40. As a result, he was dropped from the side.
Hardik Pandya &amp; co. tried various Indian pacers to partner Mohammed Shami with the ball. In the process, they unearthed a gem in Yash Dayal. The left-arm pacer took 11 wickets in nine games and played a vital role in Gujarat’s IPL triumph. Further, Pradeep Sangwan too did a decent job picking three wickets in as many games at an economy of 7.22.
With Dayal and Sangwan fairing well for the franchise, Aaron fitting into the starting XI seems difficult going ahead. One might see GT releasing the Jharkhand-born ahead of the upcoming mini-auction.

<h3>3. Noor Ahmad</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Noor-Ahmad.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Noor Ahmad has been one of the shining stars in the Afghanistan cricketing circles. The young prodigy broke onto the scene during the Shpageeza Cricket League 2019 where he bamboozled batters with his variations and took eight wickets in seven games. The stocks of the left-arm wrist spinner have been on a meteoric rise since then.
The 17-year-old has played a total of 43 matches in the shortest format so far and has picked as many wickets at an impressive economy of 7.38. Noor earned an IPL gig at this year’s mega auction making him the youngest player of the season. Unfortunately, he did not get a single game in the entire competition.
The Gujarat franchise already had the T20 giant <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-secret-behind-rashid-khans-success-is-his-tremendous-hard-work-asghar-afghan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a> at their disposal.&nbsp; With the ace-spinner in the mix, it was tough for Noor to make it into the starting XI. Further, R Sai Kishore complemented Rashid quite well and took six wickets in five games at an economy of 7.56. 
To Add to that, GT also have a quality backup spin option in Jayant Yadav at their disposal, and therefore, keeping Noor on the team is more of a luxury than a need. Hence, the youngster's exit from the squad is certainly on the cards.

<h3>2. Vijay Shankar</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663226371195_Vijay-SHankar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/a-simple-girl-just-like-my-son-vijay-shankars-parents-find-perfect-match-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a> has wealth of experience in the T20 circuit. The ace all-rounder has played 115 matches and notched up 1733 runs at a strike rate of 124.58. On the bowling front, he has taken 33 wickets at an economy of 8.22. GT picked the 31-year-old at the previous IPL auction to add depth to their side.
The Gujarat franchise entrusted the Tamil Nadu-born to provide solidity to the middle order. However, he failed to repay the faith and had a horror show with the bat. In four matches, Shankar could only score 19 runs at a strike rate of 54.29 and did not have any impact with the ball either.
Following his dismal outings, the 31-year-old was dropped from the side.&nbsp; Sai Sudharsan was drafted in his place and the youngster made the most of the opportunities. He scored 145 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.19. 
The youngster has been in a rich vein of form lately and amassed 336 runs in ten matches at the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022. GT are likely to stick with the middle-order batter and this could mean the end of the road for Shankar.

<h3>1. Dominic Drakes</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Dominic-Drakes.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-csk-sign-dominic-drakes-as-sam-currans-replacement-for-the-remainder-of-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dominic Drakes</a> is one of the most exciting prospects in West Indies cricket. The 24-year-old proved his mettle in the 2021 season of the Caribbean Premier League and took 16 scalps in 11 games. Also, he smashed 102 runs at a strike rate of 161.90.
The left-arm pacer can tonk the ball at the fag end of the innings, it is quite a rare skill set and Gujarat Titans decided to include Drakes in the side for the 15th edition of the IPL. However, the team management failed to find a place for the youngster in the playing XI.
Apart from the Caribbean youngster, the pace-attack of Hardik Pandya &amp; co. also comprised Lockie Ferguson and Alzarri Joseph. Both seamers were higher in the pecking order and Drakes had to warm the bench for the whole season. 
Moreover, Yash Dayal’s brilliant outings meant the left-arm pacer’s role is also taken care of. Thus, GT could look to release the West Indian all-rounder going forward and free up an overseas slot which could used to fill up a void in the squad.

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