The Gujarat Titans captain in IPL 2026 is a key topic of discussion among fans as the new season approaches. Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping a team’s performance, and the Gujarat Titans will be looking for a strong captain to guide the squad.
From making smart tactical decisions to handling high-pressure situations, the captain’s role is vital in every match. In this article, we’ll cover the latest updates, captain details, and what it means for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
In the previous edition, the Gujarat Titans finished in 3rd position on the IPL 2025 points table, but failed to qualify past playoffs.
Meanwhile, fans are also keen to check the IPL 2026 schedule to find out when Gujarat Titans will play their first match of the season.
Gujarat Titans Captain in IPL 2026
Shubman Gill has been retained as the captain for Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2026 season. Shubman Gill has been impressive with captaincy stint and with a revamped GT squad, the side will be aiming for second title in the league.
Check Out the full list of GT Captains in IPL history below:
- Shubman Gill: 2024-2026*
- Rashid Khan: 2022-2023 (2 matches)
- Hardik Pandya: 2022-2023
Gujarat Titans Squad for IPL 2026
Explore the complete IPL 2026 GT squad to see Gujarat Titans’ latest squad lineup and combinations.
| Player | Role | Nationality | Retained Price |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter | Indian | INR 8.50 cr |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Batter | Indian | INR 15.75 cr |
| Sharukh Khan | Batter | Indian | INR 4.00 cr |
| Kumar Kushagra | Wk-Batter | Indian | INR 0.65 cr |
| Jos Buttler | Wk-Batter | English | INR 15.75 cr |
| Anuj Rawat | Wk-Batter | Indian | INR 0.30 cr |
| Rahul Tewatia | All‑rounder | Indian | INR 4.00 cr |
| Washington Sundar | All‑rounder | Indian | INR 3.20 cr |
| Jayant Yadav | All‑rounder | Indian | INR 0.75 cr |
| Nishanth Sindhu | Bowler | Indian | INR 0.30 cr |
| Rashid Khan | Spinner | Afghan | INR 18.00 cr |
| Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler | Indian | INR 12.50 cr |
| Glenn Phillips | All-rounder | New Zealand | INR 2.00 cr |
| Kagiso Rabada | Fast Bowler | South African | INR 10.75 cr |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler | Indian | INR 9.50 cr |
| Sai Kishore | Spinner | Indian | INR 2.00 cr |
| Gurnoor Singh Brar | Bowler | Indian | INR 1.30 cr |
| Arshad Khan | Bowler | Indian | INR 1.30 cr |
| Ishanth Sharma | Fast Bowler | Indian | INR 0.75 cr |
| Manav Suthar | All‑rounder | Indian | INR 0.30 cr |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder | West Indies | INR 7 Cr |
| Ashok Sharma | Bowler | India | INR 90 Lakh |
| Tom Banton | Batsman | England | INR 2 Cr |
| Prithviraj Yarra | Bowler | India | INR 30 Lakh |
| Luke Wood | Fast Bowler | England | INR 75 Lakh |
IPL 2026 Tournament Overview
As per the IPL 2026 schedule, the first match will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 28 March 2026 in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be played between March 28 and May 31, 2026, in India. IPL teams will be categorised into two groups of five teams, where a total of 80 group matches will be played before the playoff round.
The IPL 2026 will follow a Group stage and Playoffs format, with the top four teams in the IPL 2026 points table advancing to the playoffs round.
Right before the tournament, as expected, the IPL 2026 withdrawal players list starts to fill, while the respective team will name the replacement players for the IPL 2026 season.
As a part of the season, BCCI has released the IPL 2026 squad, IPL 2026 live streaming, IPL 2026 ticket booking links, and IPL 2026 team jersey details right before the start of the tournament.
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