GT Strengthens Squad: Back-ups, Pace Added to Already Potent IPL 2026 Lineup

• Gujarat Titans focused on adding back-ups and pace options at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi.
• Key acquisitions include Tom Banton (back-up keeper), Jason Holder (all-rounder, finisher), Ashok Sharma (Indian pace), and Luke Wood (left-arm seamer).
• GT's biggest strength remains its formidable bowling attack, featuring Rabada, Rashid Khan, Siraj, and Krishna, with multiple options.
• The primary weakness identified is the middle-order muddle, relying on Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, and Phillips, with Holder as a potential alternative.
• Despite some potential alternative strategies, GT finished the auction with a strong squad, retaining Rs 1.95 crore and not filling their final overseas slot.

Why It Matters: GT bolstered its strong squad with strategic back-ups and pace, addressing minor gaps while retaining core strength.