3 Gujarat Titans players who might be benched in IPL 2026

Published - 25 Mar 2026, 16:41 IST | Updated - 25 Mar 2026, 16:42 IST

Gujarat Titans (GT) come into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) on the back of a brilliant season last time around where they finished third in the standings. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Ahmedabad-based franchise played fearless cricket with the bat, knowing they have a great bowling lineup behind them to sort things out in the second innings.

GT have a well-balanced playing XI which relies heavily on its Indian contingent with overseas superstars forming the backbone for their success. Some of the overseas players in their ranks are genuine match-winners, widely regarded as the greatest T20 players in the world.

With such a stacked lineup, it can make things difficult for other talented players on the sidelines to break into the team and showcase their potential in front of the watching world. However, doors are never locked for any player, and they can easily feature for their franchise due to injuries or impressing during training and net sessions.

Ishant Sharma has played for six franchises across his illustrious IPL career, with the year 2025 being his first season with GT. He made seven appearances and took four wickets at an economy rate of 11.18.

The 37-year-old, who has played more than 100 Tests for India, could well be behind in the the pecking order in 2026 with the likes of Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada expected to play for the majority of the season. Ishant’s experience would still be a huge asset for the team, which has a host of youngsters in their ranks.