<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gujarat Titans</a> made their IPL debut in the 15th edition of the marquee T20 tournament as Hardik Pandya, who had never captained any side at the highest level, was given the reins of the team. As they headed into their first season, not many rated them as title contenders but what followed was something incredible as he Gujarat side played some outstanding cricket, won matches from the dead, displayed amazing teamwork, and eventually clinched the IPL title.

GT have most of their bases covered as far as the team composition goes. However, they would like to improve the quality of the personnel as they bid to defend their crown next season. Therefore, one could see GT releasing some players who do not fit into the scheme of things moving ahead.

Let us look at the players Gujarat Titans could trade in the forthcoming trading window

5. Gurkeerat Singh Mann&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/gurkeerat-singh-mann-feels-proud-buying-dream-car/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gurkeerat Singh Mann</a> had a magnificent outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22, where he accumulated 156 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.86. The Gujarat franchise roped in the Punjab batter at the 2022 Mega Auction to boost their Indian batting core.

However, Gurkeerat did not get a single game in the entire season. On the other hand, the likes of Abhinav Manohar and Sai Sudharsan were given a longer rope in the middle order and the duo showcased their skills with the bat. Sudharsan, in particular, was quite impressive in the recently culminated season, accumulating 145 runs in five games.

With Abhinav and Sudharsan showing a lot of promise in their outings, it is unlikely that the Gujarat think tank will look towards Gurkeerat for the middle-order role. Therefore, the franchise can look to release the 32-year-old in the upcoming trading window.

Varun Aaron has been a regular feature in the Indian Premier League for over a decade. He caught a lot of attention for his stellar show in the 2014 season with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>, when 16 wickets in 10 games. However, the 32-year-old had not been able to put on a similar show in the following seasons.

The Titans roped in Aaron in the Mega Auction 2022 to bolster their pace-bowling attack and this was a good chance for Jharkhand pacer to stage his IPL revival. But the Indian pacer struggled to impress with his outings for the new franchise. Though he took two wickets in two games he played, he leaked runs at an alarming rate of 10.40.

The speedster was sidelined after his mediocre showings, and Yash Dayal’s sensational displays with the ball meant that he was not given another run. Dayal took 11 wickets in nine games and played a crucial role in Gujarat’s IPL triumph. It seems that Aaron does not fit in the team's scheme of things of the reigning champions and could be released in the build-up to the next season.

Noor Ahmad has been one of the most exciting prospects in Afghanistan cricket. He had an impeccable outing in Shpageeza Cricket League 2019, where he took eight wickets in seven games and since then, his stocks have only gone higher.&nbsp;

The prodigy was simply outstanding in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 as well and bagged 10 wickets in six games. He was signed by Gujarat for this year’s IPL, which made him the youngest player of the season. However, the 17-year-old could find a place in the playing XI.

GT have in their ranks ace-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-secret-behind-rashid-khans-success-is-his-tremendous-hard-work-asghar-afghan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a>&nbsp;who is among the best bowlers in the T20 circuit. Besides the veteran spinner, the Gujarat side had R Sai Kishore who performed well taking six wickets in five games at an economy of 7.56. The spin-attack of the reigning champions is further bolstered by the presence of Indian off-spinner Jayant Yadav. Therefore, with the spin department oozing class, Noor could likely be traded when the trading window opens.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/a-simple-girl-just-like-my-son-vijay-shankars-parents-find-perfect-match-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a> is a solid middle-order batter who also provides a handy medium-pace bowling option. He has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit and the Gujarat franchise picked him in the 2022 Mega Auction to bring in experience in their middle-order.

However, the 31-year-old was not able to deliver as per the expectations and had a pretty dismal outing for the Titans. In four matches, Shankar could only score 19 runs at a strike rate of 54.29 and did not have any impact with the ball as well.

Gujarat Titans, in their title-winning campaign, unearthed a gem in Sai Sudharsan. He slotted in the middle-order and provided solidity to the batting lineup. The youngster aggregated 145 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 127.19. GT could stick with him for the following seasons and this can lead to Shankar’s exit. Other franchises, on the other hand, could look to rope him in the upcoming trading window.

Dominic Drakes had a spectacular season at the Caribbean Premier League 2021, taking 16 scalps in 11 games for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. He also smashed 102 runs at a strike rate of 161.90. After showing his prowess at CPL, the 24-year was roped in by the Gujarat Titans in this year's IPL Auction.

Drakes gave the Gujarat side an all-round seam bowling option in their squad. However, Hardik Pandya and Co. already had veteran fast-bowlers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/missing-t20-wc-2021-was-one-of-the-low-points-in-my-career-lockie-ferguson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lockie Ferguson</a> and Alzarri Joseph at their disposal and the bowling all-rounder was always behind them in the pecking order.&nbsp;

Moreover, with Rashid Khan playing handy knocks lower down the order, there was no room to slot in the southpaw. Therefore, the youngster was benched for the entire season. Given Gujarat’s team composition, it does not seem there would be a place for Drakes in the lineup going forward. Thus, the defending champions could look to release the Caribbean player and free up an overseas slot before the next auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gujarat Titans</a> made their IPL debut in the 15th edition of the marquee T20 tournament as Hardik Pandya, who had never captained any side at the highest level, was given the reins of the team. As they headed into their first season, not many rated them as title contenders but what followed was something incredible as he Gujarat side played some outstanding cricket, won matches from the dead, displayed amazing teamwork, and eventually clinched the IPL title. 
GT have most of their bases covered as far as the team composition goes. However, they would like to improve the quality of the personnel as they bid to defend their crown next season. Therefore, one could see GT releasing some players who do not fit into the scheme of things moving ahead.
<h3>Let us look at the players Gujarat Titans could trade in the forthcoming trading window</h3>
<h3>5. Gurkeerat Singh Mann&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2018/11/Gurkeerat-Singh-Mann.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/gurkeerat-singh-mann-feels-proud-buying-dream-car/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gurkeerat Singh Mann</a> had a magnificent outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22, where he accumulated 156 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.86. The Gujarat franchise roped in the Punjab batter at the 2022 Mega Auction to boost their Indian batting core.
However, Gurkeerat did not get a single game in the entire season. On the other hand, the likes of Abhinav Manohar and Sai Sudharsan were given a longer rope in the middle order and the duo showcased their skills with the bat. Sudharsan, in particular, was quite impressive in the recently culminated season, accumulating 145 runs in five games.
With Abhinav and Sudharsan showing a lot of promise in their outings, it is unlikely that the Gujarat think tank will look towards Gurkeerat for the middle-order role. Therefore, the franchise can look to release the 32-year-old in the upcoming trading window.

<h3>4. Varun Aaron&nbsp;</h3>
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Varun Aaron has been a regular feature in the Indian Premier League for over a decade. He caught a lot of attention for his stellar show in the 2014 season with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>, when 16 wickets in 10 games. However, the 32-year-old had not been able to put on a similar show in the following seasons.
The Titans roped in Aaron in the Mega Auction 2022 to bolster their pace-bowling attack and this was a good chance for Jharkhand pacer to stage his IPL revival. But the Indian pacer struggled to impress with his outings for the new franchise. Though he took two wickets in two games he played, he leaked runs at an alarming rate of 10.40.
The speedster was sidelined after his mediocre showings, and Yash Dayal’s sensational displays with the ball meant that he was not given another run. Dayal took 11 wickets in nine games and played a crucial role in Gujarat’s IPL triumph. It seems that Aaron does not fit in the team's scheme of things of the reigning champions and could be released in the build-up to the next season.

<h3>3. Noor Ahmad&nbsp;</h3>
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Noor Ahmad has been one of the most exciting prospects in Afghanistan cricket. He had an impeccable outing in Shpageeza Cricket League 2019, where he took eight wickets in seven games and since then, his stocks have only gone higher.&nbsp;
The prodigy was simply outstanding in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 as well and bagged 10 wickets in six games. He was signed by Gujarat for this year’s IPL, which made him the youngest player of the season. However, the 17-year-old could find a place in the playing XI.
GT have in their ranks ace-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-secret-behind-rashid-khans-success-is-his-tremendous-hard-work-asghar-afghan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a>&nbsp;who is among the best bowlers in the T20 circuit. Besides the veteran spinner, the Gujarat side had R Sai Kishore who performed well taking six wickets in five games at an economy of 7.56. The spin-attack of the reigning champions is further bolstered by the presence of Indian off-spinner Jayant Yadav. Therefore, with the spin department oozing class, Noor could likely be traded when the trading window opens.

<h3>2. Vijay Shankar</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663226371195_Vijay-SHankar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/a-simple-girl-just-like-my-son-vijay-shankars-parents-find-perfect-match-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a> is a solid middle-order batter who also provides a handy medium-pace bowling option. He has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit and the Gujarat franchise picked him in the 2022 Mega Auction to bring in experience in their middle-order.
However, the 31-year-old was not able to deliver as per the expectations and had a pretty dismal outing for the Titans. In four matches, Shankar could only score 19 runs at a strike rate of 54.29 and did not have any impact with the ball as well.
Gujarat Titans, in their title-winning campaign, unearthed a gem in Sai Sudharsan. He slotted in the middle-order and provided solidity to the batting lineup. The youngster aggregated 145 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 127.19. GT could stick with him for the following seasons and this can lead to Shankar’s exit. Other franchises, on the other hand, could look to rope him in the upcoming trading window.

<h3>1. Dominic Drakes&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dominic-Drakes.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Dominic Drakes had a spectacular season at the Caribbean Premier League 2021, taking 16 scalps in 11 games for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. He also smashed 102 runs at a strike rate of 161.90. After showing his prowess at CPL, the 24-year was roped in by the Gujarat Titans in this year's IPL Auction.
Drakes gave the Gujarat side an all-round seam bowling option in their squad. However, Hardik Pandya and Co. already had veteran fast-bowlers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/missing-t20-wc-2021-was-one-of-the-low-points-in-my-career-lockie-ferguson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lockie Ferguson</a> and Alzarri Joseph at their disposal and the bowling all-rounder was always behind them in the pecking order.&nbsp;
Moreover, with Rashid Khan playing handy knocks lower down the order, there was no room to slot in the southpaw. Therefore, the youngster was benched for the entire season. Given Gujarat’s team composition, it does not seem there would be a place for Drakes in the lineup going forward. Thus, the defending champions could look to release the Caribbean player and free up an overseas slot before the next auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/gujarat-titans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gujarat Titans</a> made their IPL debut in the 15th edition of the marquee T20 tournament as Hardik Pandya, who had never captained any side at the highest level, was given the reins of the team. As they headed into their first season, not many rated them as title contenders but what followed was something incredible as he Gujarat side played some outstanding cricket, won matches from the dead, displayed amazing teamwork, and eventually clinched the IPL title. 
GT have most of their bases covered as far as the team composition goes. However, they would like to improve the quality of the personnel as they bid to defend their crown next season. Therefore, one could see GT releasing some players who do not fit into the scheme of things moving ahead.
<h3>Let us look at the players Gujarat Titans could trade in the forthcoming trading window</h3>
<h3>5. Gurkeerat Singh Mann&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2018/11/Gurkeerat-Singh-Mann.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/gurkeerat-singh-mann-feels-proud-buying-dream-car/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gurkeerat Singh Mann</a> had a magnificent outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22, where he accumulated 156 runs in five games at a strike rate of 127.86. The Gujarat franchise roped in the Punjab batter at the 2022 Mega Auction to boost their Indian batting core.
However, Gurkeerat did not get a single game in the entire season. On the other hand, the likes of Abhinav Manohar and Sai Sudharsan were given a longer rope in the middle order and the duo showcased their skills with the bat. Sudharsan, in particular, was quite impressive in the recently culminated season, accumulating 145 runs in five games.
With Abhinav and Sudharsan showing a lot of promise in their outings, it is unlikely that the Gujarat think tank will look towards Gurkeerat for the middle-order role. Therefore, the franchise can look to release the 32-year-old in the upcoming trading window.

<h3>4. Varun Aaron&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Varun-Aaron.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Varun Aaron has been a regular feature in the Indian Premier League for over a decade. He caught a lot of attention for his stellar show in the 2014 season with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rcb-royal-challengers-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>, when 16 wickets in 10 games. However, the 32-year-old had not been able to put on a similar show in the following seasons.
The Titans roped in Aaron in the Mega Auction 2022 to bolster their pace-bowling attack and this was a good chance for Jharkhand pacer to stage his IPL revival. But the Indian pacer struggled to impress with his outings for the new franchise. Though he took two wickets in two games he played, he leaked runs at an alarming rate of 10.40.
The speedster was sidelined after his mediocre showings, and Yash Dayal’s sensational displays with the ball meant that he was not given another run. Dayal took 11 wickets in nine games and played a crucial role in Gujarat’s IPL triumph. It seems that Aaron does not fit in the team's scheme of things of the reigning champions and could be released in the build-up to the next season.

<h3>3. Noor Ahmad&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Noor-Ahmad.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Noor Ahmad has been one of the most exciting prospects in Afghanistan cricket. He had an impeccable outing in Shpageeza Cricket League 2019, where he took eight wickets in seven games and since then, his stocks have only gone higher.&nbsp;
The prodigy was simply outstanding in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 as well and bagged 10 wickets in six games. He was signed by Gujarat for this year’s IPL, which made him the youngest player of the season. However, the 17-year-old could find a place in the playing XI.
GT have in their ranks ace-spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-secret-behind-rashid-khans-success-is-his-tremendous-hard-work-asghar-afghan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rashid Khan</a>&nbsp;who is among the best bowlers in the T20 circuit. Besides the veteran spinner, the Gujarat side had R Sai Kishore who performed well taking six wickets in five games at an economy of 7.56. The spin-attack of the reigning champions is further bolstered by the presence of Indian off-spinner Jayant Yadav. Therefore, with the spin department oozing class, Noor could likely be traded when the trading window opens.

<h3>2. Vijay Shankar</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1663226371195_Vijay-SHankar.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/a-simple-girl-just-like-my-son-vijay-shankars-parents-find-perfect-match-for-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a> is a solid middle-order batter who also provides a handy medium-pace bowling option. He has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit and the Gujarat franchise picked him in the 2022 Mega Auction to bring in experience in their middle-order.
However, the 31-year-old was not able to deliver as per the expectations and had a pretty dismal outing for the Titans. In four matches, Shankar could only score 19 runs at a strike rate of 54.29 and did not have any impact with the ball as well.
Gujarat Titans, in their title-winning campaign, unearthed a gem in Sai Sudharsan. He slotted in the middle-order and provided solidity to the batting lineup. The youngster aggregated 145 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 127.19. GT could stick with him for the following seasons and this can lead to Shankar’s exit. Other franchises, on the other hand, could look to rope him in the upcoming trading window.

<h3>1. Dominic Drakes&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dominic-Drakes.jpg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
Dominic Drakes had a spectacular season at the Caribbean Premier League 2021, taking 16 scalps in 11 games for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. He also smashed 102 runs at a strike rate of 161.90. After showing his prowess at CPL, the 24-year was roped in by the Gujarat Titans in this year's IPL Auction.
Drakes gave the Gujarat side an all-round seam bowling option in their squad. However, Hardik Pandya and Co. already had veteran fast-bowlers <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/missing-t20-wc-2021-was-one-of-the-low-points-in-my-career-lockie-ferguson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lockie Ferguson</a> and Alzarri Joseph at their disposal and the bowling all-rounder was always behind them in the pecking order.&nbsp;
Moreover, with Rashid Khan playing handy knocks lower down the order, there was no room to slot in the southpaw. Therefore, the youngster was benched for the entire season. Given Gujarat’s team composition, it does not seem there would be a place for Drakes in the lineup going forward. Thus, the defending champions could look to release the Caribbean player and free up an overseas slot before the next auction.

Gujarat Titans made their IPL debut in the 15th edition of the marquee T20 tournament as Hardik Pandya, who had never captained any side at the highest level, was given the reins of the team. As they

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