GT Retention List for IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans have retained key talents for the IPL 2025 season, showcasing their faith in a mix of seasoned and emerging players. The core retention list includes captain Shubman Gill, renowned leg-spinner Rashid Khan, and rising batting star Sai Sudharsan.
Alongside these seasoned names, Gujarat has shown confidence in retaining two uncapped players, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia. Their retention reflects Gujarat’s emphasis on impactful all-rounders who can adapt across match situations. Both Tewatia and Shahrukh bring significant potential to the Titans’ setup, particularly as they are affordable yet promising assets.

While experienced players dominate the franchise’s core, these two have been retained with long-term development in mind, adding depth to the squad. Their retention, each at ₹4 crore, indicates a cost-effective approach, allowing the Titans to secure high-performing players without exhausting their budget.
| Player Name | Retention Cost |
|---|---|
| Rahul Tewatia | ₹4 crore |
| Shahrukh Khan | ₹4 crore |
Rahul Tewatia has made a name for himself as a resilient all-rounder who thrives under pressure, often transforming games with quick runs and timely wickets. Known for his memorable IPL moments, Tewatia has been a valuable lower-order batsman, capable of striking at crucial moments.
In the last IPL season, he contributed vital runs at a strike rate of more than 145, finishing the season with 188 runs.
Shahrukh Khan, although yet to showcase his full potential in the IPL, has been consistently strong in domestic cricket. Known for his explosive batting in Tamil Nadu’s domestic setup, Shahrukh adds middle-order firepower to the Titans. His strike rate in domestic T20s hovers around 137. The batter only got seven outings in last season’s IPL for the Gujarat Titans, where he managed to score 127 runs with a strike rate nearing 170. However, he’s shown the ability to turn games in the Titans’ favour when given the opportunity and has been retained as a result.