Gujarat Titans Team Players List 2023: Names, Retained Players, Captain
Gujarat Titans (GT) is the first team in IPL to win the debut match of the championship in 2022. They beat tournament old-timers Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets, playing at their home stadium in Ahmedabad. They managed to retain most of the squad before the mini auction, leaving 18 players from last season.
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BCCI has added two new teams to the existing eight IPL teams including Gujarat Titans. Owner CVC Capitals won the bid for a whopping $700 million, exceeding the original GT price by 160%.
Titans have a balanced line-up with enough talented all-rounders, bowlers and batsmen. A well-coordinated game using new techniques and techniques will enable the team to repeat last year’s feat and win another IPL trophy. Many pundits call GT one of the poorest teams in the league, but that has not stopped it from winning its first season.
Under the mentorship of Ashish Nehra and the guidance of Hardik Pandya, the Titans will be able to achieve brilliant results in the upcoming tournament. The Indian batsmen are the strongest side of the team. It has many talented players like Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya, Rahul Tewatia and Vijay Shankar. Also, don’t discount the experienced batsmen who showed great play last year.
About GT
Gujarat Titans (GT) is one of the brightest and most consistent cricket teams in the IPL since 2021. It is based in Ahmedabad of Gujarat state. Training and home matches are held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Mothera. The captain of the Titans is Hardik Pandya and the players are coached by Ashish Nehra.
The team is owned by CVC Capital Partners, a British consultancy firm that won the right to run the franchise in Dubai in 2021. Player Hardik Pandya has been selected as GT captain ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.
🧾 Official name | Gujarat Titans |
🌎 Country | India (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) |
📅 Date of foundation | 2021 |
🤵 Owner | CVC Capital Partners |
🏟️ Home stadium | Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad |
🏏 Head coach | Ashish Nehra |
🧢 Captain | Hardik Pandya |
✔️ IPL Wins | 2022 |
Players List 2023

The reigning IPL champions are determined to defend their title, leaving no chance for their rivals to win the major trophy of the championship in 2023. The team has hired former SRH captain New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and bought out West Indies all-rounder Odean Smith. KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma and Urvil Patel also joined the squad.
Gujarat Titans Team 2023 players list:
Player | Role | Price |
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Darshan Nalkande | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
Odean Smith | All-Rounder | 50 lakh |
Hardik Pandya (C) | All-Rounder | 15 Crore |
Rahul Tewatia | All-Rounder | 9 crore |
Shivam Mavi | All-Rounder | 6 crore |
Jayant Yadav | All-Rounder | 1.7 crore |
Vijay Shankar | All-Rounder | 1.4 crore |
R Sai Kishore | Bowler | 3 crore |
Rashid Khan | Bowler | 15 Crore |
Joshua Little | Bowler | 4.4 crore |
Alzarri Joseph | Bowler | 2.4 crore |
Mohammed Shami | Bowler | 6.25 crore |
Pradeep Sangwan | Bowler | 20 lakh |
Mohit Sharma | Bowler | 50 lakh |
Yash Dayal | Bowler | 3.2 crore |
Noor Ahmad | Bowler | 30 lakh |
KS Bharat | Wicket-keeper | 1.2 crore |
Urvil Patel | Wicket-keeper | 20 lakh |
Matthew Wade | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 2.4 crore |
Wriddhiman Saha | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 1.9 crore |
Sai Sudharsan | Batsman | 20 lakh |
Abhinav Manohar | Batsman | 2.6 crore |
Shubman Gill | Batsman | 7 Crore |
Kane Williamson | Batsman | 2 crore |
David Miller | Batsman | 3 crore |
Gujarat Titans Captain

The GT captain is Hardik Pandya, one of the best all-rounders in international level cricket, who hits perfectly with his right hand. It was he who led the debuting franchise to its first IPL title in 2022.
Hardik Pandya began his career at the age of 22, playing in the T20 International in 2016 against Australia. He subsequently became the first Indian-born cricketer to take 4 wickets and commit more than 30 runs in T20Is within the same match.
The Indian was sold to Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2022 auction after which he was bought out by a new franchise, Gujarat Titans. Immediately after signing the contract, Hardik was appointed as the team leader.
GT Squad 2023

The core of Gujarat Titans consists of strong cricketers Tewatia, Mohammad Shami, Hardik, David Miller and Wriddhiman Saha. There are also many promising players in the team including Yash Dayal, Sai Kishore and Abhinav Manohar. Though the squad looks fairly balanced, according to Ashish Nehra, there are some weaknesses in the squad that need strengthening.
Released Players
Gujarat Titans have parted with several players ahead of the IPL 2023 auction:
- Lockie Ferguson;
- Dominic Drakes;
- Jason Roy;
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz;
- Varun Aaron;
- Gurkeerat Singh.
The team wanted to strengthen its core squad to improve its chances of making the playoffs. It participated in the mini auction with ₹19.25 crore and 10 available seats – 7 for Indians and 3 for overseas players.
Retained Players
Coach Ashish Nehra is pleased with the performance of the batsmen and bowlers. They have played well in IPL 2022 so most of them have retained their place in the team:
Player | Role | Price |
---|---|---|
Matthew Wade | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 2.4 crore |
Wriddhiman Saha | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 1.9 crore |
Rashid Khan | Bowler | 15 crore |
R Sai Kishore | Bowler | 3 crore |
Yash Dayal | Bowler | 3.2 crore |
Mohammed Shami | Bowler | 6.25 crore |
Pradeep Sangwan | Bowler | 20 lakh |
Noor Ahmad | Bowler | 30 lakh |
Alzarri Joseph | Bowler | 2.4 crore |
Abhinav Manohar | Batsman | 2.6 crore |
Shubman Gill | Batsman | 7 crore |
Sai Sudharsan | Batsman | 20 lakh |
David Miller | Batsman | 3 crore |
Jayant Yadav | All-Rounder | 1.7 crore |
Hardik Pandya (C) | All-Rounder | 15 crore |
Vijay Shankar | All-Rounder | 1.4 crore |
Darshan Nalkande | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
Rahul Tewatia | All-Rounder | 9 crore |
IPL Team History

Titans opted for strange auctioning methods, making them the poorest team in IPL. Nevertheless, the debutants forced the opponents and critics to treat themselves with respect when they emerged victorious in their first season by defeating the experienced Mumbai Indians.
Statistics and Facts about GT in the IPL Tournament
In the opening match of the Indian Premier League, the Titans defeated fellow newcomers Lucknow Super Giants. It was a great start to the season as GT emerged victorious in 10 of their 14 group matches, topping the standings with 20 points. They then battled Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, snatching victory from both the teams.
In the IPL 2022 final, the Titans faced Rajasthan Royals again. Hardik Pandya was on a high, bowling 3/17 and hitting 34 off 30 balls at a strike percentage of 113.33. He was adjudged Best Player of the Match at the end of the season. Critics have praised Hardik’s leadership qualities. According to experts, it was the captain who influenced the outcome of the final match, the championship election for Gujarat Titans. The victory was his fifth Indian Premier League title won and his first as captain.
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IPL 2023 Schedule for GT
The current IPL 2023 schedule has not been published by BCCI yet. It will be added as soon as the information appears in the official sources. What is known is that there will be 74 matches in the 16th season scheduled from March, 31 to June, 1 this year. Ten teams, including Gujarat Titans, will take part in the championship.
Match Day | Time | Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
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1 | 7:30 PM | 31 March 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad |
5 | 7:30 PM | 04 April 2023 | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
10 | 3:30 PM | 09 April 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata Knight Riders | Ahmedabad |
14 | 7:30 PM | 13 April 2023 | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | Mohali |
17 | 7:30 PM | 16 April 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Gujarat |
23 | 3:30 PM | 22 April 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow |
26 | 7:30 PM | 25 April 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad |
30 | 3:30 PM | 29 April 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata |
33 | 7:30 PM | 02 May 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Delhi Capitals | Ahmedabad |
36 | 7:30 PM | 05 May 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | Gujarat Titans | Jaipur |
38 | 3:30 PM | 07 May 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow Super Giants | Ahmedabad |
43 | 7:30 PM | 12 May 2023 | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Titans | Mumbai |
46 | 7:30 PM | 15 May 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ahmedabad |
52 | 7:30 PM | 21 May 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru |
QUALIFIER 1 | 7:30 PM | TBD | TBD | TBD | – |
ELIMINATOR | 7:30 PM | TBD | TBD | TBD | – |
QUALIFIER 2 | 7:30 PM | TBD | TBD | TBD | – |
FINAL | 7:30 PM | 29 May 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad |
FAQ about GT
📌 What Does GT Stand for?
The name Gujarat Titans symbolizes the will to move forward, to achieve lofty goals. The team logo shows a pinnacle which serves as a symbol of success.
📌 Who is the Captain of Gujarat Titans in 2023?
Hardik Pandya is the irreplaceable captain of the Titans, who is ready to lead the team to more victories in the coming season.
📌 Who is the Coach of GT in 2023?
The head coach is Ashish Nehra, who has two main assistants, Narender Negi and Mithun Manhas.
📌 What is the Total Amount Left under the GT Team 2023 Player List?
The reigning IPL champions retained most of the squad – 18 players.
📌 How Many Players Have Been Released this Year under GT?
On the eve of the IPL 2023 auction, Titans bid farewell to 6 cricketers.
📌 Who Owns the Gujarat Titans?
CVC Capital Partners bought Gujarat Titans at an auction for $700 million, beating the Glazer family and the owners of Manchester United.