The Gujarat Titans (GT) they pretty much locked up their storage for the future Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, prefer to keep Shubman Gill as captain along with several other key players. And according to now Times of India In a remarkable gesture in the report, Gill agreed to a lower salary to free up funds to ensure GT could retain its core ranks and enter the auction with a competitive purse.
To bolster GT’s retention strategy, Shubman took a strategic pay cut for Gill
Gill’s decision to take a pay cut demonstrates his foresight and dedication as a captain in a rare and commendable move in IPL history. By sacrificing a portion of his earnings, Gill made GT financially viable to retain his marquee players. Rashid KhanWith the ability to retain up to 6 players who have been instrumental since their first season in 2022, Gujarat are now expected to enter the mega auction with a well-balanced core and increased budget flexibility to acquire new talent.
“Shubman Gill took this step for the franchise because he wanted GT to go into the auction with as much money in his wallet as possible. There were plenty of talented players in the available pool and the captain taking a pay cut allowed the franchise to retain many of them. At such a young age, Gill has already begun to think like a leader and is constantly discussing the mega auction and the road ahead.” “Times of India” reported this with reference to an IPL source.
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Gujarat Titans potential retention and rules under new purse structure
As per the latest IPL retention rules, the team is subject to a special discount affecting the auction purse, which is set at Rs 120 crore for the 2025 season, for each player retained. Could potentially include GT’s saves Rashid Khan Gill and some other players. With Gill’s pay cut enabling this strategy, it is likely that Rashid will wait for the team to cost the most, while Gujarat have enough funds to bid aggressively in the auction. Teams can retain up to six players using the right-to-match (RTM) option if necessary, allowing GT to retain talent while developing the depth and versatility of its squad.
Gill’s transition to leadership and GT’s future prospects in IPL 2025
After taking over as captain in 2024 Hardik Pandya moved to Mumbai Indians (MI)Despite a difficult GT season, Gill showed a significant increase in leadership by finishing in eighth place. His willingness to accept a lower salary indicates a long-term vision and dedication to strengthening team cohesion and financial flexibility as critical factors in GT’s post-Pandya reshuffle.
known by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his leadership potential, the 25-year-old was also named vice-captain of India’s ODI and T20I teams, a testament to his growing influence in the sport. As the Titans prepare to explore additional squad options in November’s overseas auction, Gill’s management is already laying the foundation for a formidable and well-rounded squad.
