Mon Nov 25 16:32:50 UTC 2024: ## Gujarat Titans Splurge on Star Power at IPL 2025 Mega Auction
**Ahmedabad, India** – The Gujarat Titans (GT) have made a significant splash at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, acquiring a formidable squad bolstered by big-name signings and promising young talent. Day 1 saw the franchise secure marquee players Jos Buttler (Rs 15.75 crore), Mohammed Siraj (Rs 12.25 crore), and Kagiso Rabada (Rs 10.75 crore), along with Prasidh Krishna (Rs 9.50 crore).
The spending spree continued on Day 2, with the Titans adding all-rounder Washington Sundar for Rs 3.20 crore. Other notable acquisitions include Gerald Coetzee (Rs 2.40 crore), Sherfane Rutherford (Rs 2.6 crore), and Glenn Phillips (Rs 2 crore). The team also filled out their roster with several promising players, spending a total of Rs 60 lakh on promising players such as Nishant Sindhu and Kumar Kushagra.
The GT retained a core of their successful 2024 squad including Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan. However, several players were released, including David Miller, Kane Williamson, and Mohammad Shami, among others. The franchise still has a minimum of four roster slots to fill.
This aggressive approach indicates the Titans’ ambition to remain a top contender in the upcoming IPL season. Their strategic investments in both established stars and up-and-coming players suggest a well-rounded squad capable of challenging for the title.
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