Gujarat Titans Announce Retained & Released Players for IPL 2026: Full Squad Breakdown Revealed

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Finalise Retentions as Sherfane Rutherford Moves to Mumbai Indians

Gujarat Titans have confirmed a quiet build-up to the IPL 2026 retention deadline, with the only major movement being Sherfane Rutherford’s transfer to the Mumbai Indians. The hard-hitting Caribbean all-rounder was officially released to complete the trade ahead of the deadline.

Apart from Rutherford’s departure, the 2022 champions have chosen not to make any significant changes to their squad. While Saturday’s IPL press release highlighted major trades involving Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson, Mohammad Shami and Nitish Rana, Gujarat Titans were notably inactive.

However, with the final retention list expected soon, all eyes will be on how GT shapes its core group for the upcoming season. With several teams opting for strategic reshuffles, GT’s approach could play a key role in defining their auction strategy.

IPL Retention Rules 2026

Unlike a mega auction year—where teams are restricted to retaining only a limited set of players—this season franchises can retain as many players as they wish. Still, every team must carry a minimum of 25 players, and each franchise will operate with a purse of ₹120 crore.

As the retention deadline approaches, Gujarat Titans’ final call on their squad composition is set to be one of the key storylines to watch.