Mon Nov 25 16:14:22 UTC 2024: ## Gujarat Titans Splurge on Buttler, Bolster Bowling Attack in IPL 2025 Auction

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – The Gujarat Titans (GT) made a significant splash at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah on Sunday, securing England’s star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler for a staggering Rs 15.75 crore. The franchise further strengthened their squad with the acquisitions of premier pacers Mohammed Siraj (Rs 12.25 crore) and Kagiso Rabada (Rs 10.75 crore), and all-rounder Prasidh Krishna (Rs 9.5 crore).

GT’s assistant coach, Parthiv Patel, expressed immense enthusiasm about Buttler’s addition, highlighting his all-round abilities and experience as invaluable support for captain Shubman Gill. “Buttler’s versatility, wicketkeeping skills, and batting prowess will be a great asset to the team,” Patel stated.

Vikram Solanki, GT’s Director of Cricket, voiced satisfaction with the team’s progress, emphasizing their strategic focus on key players. However, he acknowledged that the squad is still under construction, with further strategic decisions needed to fill the remaining slots in the upcoming auction rounds.

Other notable additions to the GT roster include Mahipal Lomror (Rs 1.7 crore), Kumar Kushagra (Rs 65 lakhs), Anuj Rawat (Rs 30 lakhs), and Nishant Sindhu (Rs 30 lakhs). The Titans’ aggressive bidding reflects their ambition to contend for the IPL 2025 title.

**(Note: The information about S&P Global’s India growth forecast has been omitted as it is unrelated to the main topic of the Gujarat Titans’ IPL auction performance.)**

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