IPL 2025: Top 3 players GT might release ahead of the mega-auction

1. Rahul Tewatia

Gujarat might not want to release Rahul Tewatia but their first three Indian choices are likely to be Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Mohammed Shami. Hence, they would be forced to let go of Tewatia ahead of the mega-auction but it will not be surprising if the team management decides to bring him back, using the Right to Match (RTM) card.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials have not finalized their stance on the retention and RTM rule. However, as per reports, each franchise is likely to have two RTM cards. In that case, GT might use it to bring Tewatia back into the fold.

However, it will not be surprising if they don’t. Due to the Impact Player Rule, Tewatia was not required to ball at all in the 2024 season. With the bat, he made 188 runs in nine innings but if they find a better finisher in the auction, GT might even allow him to let him go.