IPL 2023: Gujrat Titans Retention LIST: Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to release the likes of Matthew Wade, Varun Aaron,…
IPL 2023: Gujrat Titans Retention LIST: Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to release the likes of Matthew Wade, Varun Aaron, and Vijay Shankar ahead of the IPL 2023 mini-auction. The new entrants had a phenomenal season in IPL 2022 as they went on to clinch the title in their very first attempt. Now, with an eye on defending their crown next season, the Titans might look to release players who do not fit into their scheme of things. Follow IPL 2023 Auction Live updates on Insidesport.IN
IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans GEARS up for IPL 2023 Auction, Set to RELEASE Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Varun Aaron – Check Out
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Varun Aaron and Vijay Shankar are set to be released from GT’s squad?
- Varun Aaron has been around the IPL circuit for over a decade now.
- The Gujarat franchise drafted the 33-year-old in the mega auction 2022 to add more bite to the pace attack
- However, Aaron failed to deliver with the ball.
- Aaron took two wickets in as many games played, he leaked runs at an alarming rate of 10.40. As a result, he was dropped from the side.
- With Dayal and Sangwan fairing well for the franchise, Aaron fitting into the starting XI seems difficult going ahead.
- Vijay Shankar has wealth of experience in the T20 circuit.
- The ace all-rounder has played 115 matches and notched up 1733 runs at a strike rate of 124.58.
- On the bowling front, he has taken 33 wickets at an economy of 8.22.
- GT picked the 31-year-old at the previous IPL auction to add depth to their side.
- The Gujarat franchise entrusted the Tamil Nadu-born to provide solidity to the middle order.
- However, he failed to repay the faith and had a horror show with the bat.
- 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 either.
Matthew Wade set to be released by GT?
As mentioned above, the debutants Gujarat Titans scripted history after they won their first IPL in the last edition. GT also have a strong core squad with the likes of Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, David Miller, and Shubman Gill set to be retained.
However, the same cannot be said for the Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade who had a torrid time during IPL 2023. The left-handed batter was given a number of chances to prove his worth. However, he failed to deliver at the top order and he might be released ahead of the IPL mini-auction.
Top Retained Players: Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar, Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Shami, Rahul Tewatia, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Possible Released Players: Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Mann Singh, Jayant Yadav, Sai Kishore Varun Aaron.
Trade In: As per reports, GT are interested in trading Ferguson for Shivam Mavi with KKR.
IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans GEARS up for IPL 2023 Auction, Set to RELEASE Matthew Wade, Vijay Shankar, Varun Aaron – Check Out
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