In a significant move ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut to ensure the franchise can retain its core group of players. Gill, who led the Titans for the first time in the 2024 season, has been a pivotal figure in the team’s success and is keen on maintaining the squad’s ssportsmans
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The franchise’s first retention is star spinner Rashid Khan, followed by Gill. Other key players expected to be retained include Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan. The Titans also have the option of retaining another squad member via the Right-To-Match (RTM) card during the mega auction next month
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Gill’s decision to take a pay cut is seen as a selfless act to help the team build a stronger lineup. The IPL retention rules allow franchises to retain up to six players from their 2024 squads, with a maximum of five capped players and two uncapped Indian players. The retention costs vary, with the first capped player costing ₹18 crore, the second ₹14 crore, and the third ₹11 crore. Each uncapped player costs ₹4 crore
Gill’s pay cut will help the Titans manage their auction purse more effectively, as retaining multiple capped players can lead to substantial deductions. The mega auction is likely to be held overseas in the last week of November, and the auction purse has been increased to ₹120 crore from the previous ₹100 crore
Gill, who has appeared in 103 IPL matches and averages close to 38 with a strike rate of 129, has been a consistent performer for the Titans. His leadership and on-field contributions have been instrumental in the team’s achievements, and his willingness to take a pay cut reflects his commitment to the franchise’s long-term success
As the countdown to the IPL 2025 season begins, fans are eagerly anticipating the team’s performance with its core players intact. Gill’s decision to prioritize the team’s stability over personal gain is a testament to his dedication and sportsmanshi
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