Gujarat Titans Engage with Students Ahead of IPL 2026 Season

Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, players from the Gujarat Titans visited IIM Ahmedabad, engaging with students through discussions on cricket and teamwork. They shared insights into the pressures of professional sports and the importance of collaboration, while also highlighting their upcoming matches. With a strong track record in the IPL, the Titans aim to build on their past successes. Discover more about their journey and preparations for the new season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 21, 2026, 09:51 IST

Gujarat Titans' Inspiring Visit to IIM Ahmedabad

In a prelude to the IPL 2026 season, players from the Gujarat Titans, including Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, and Manav Suthar, visited the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad. This visit allowed them to engage in an insightful dialogue with both students and faculty members.

The event featured a lively rapid-fire segment followed by an interactive Q&A session. The players discussed the mindset necessary for success at the highest levels of cricket, shared their experiences as IPL athletes, and reflected on their time playing in Ahmedabad.

They imparted valuable lessons on managing pressure, teamwork, and decision-making, emphasizing their relevance in the business world as well.

This interaction provided students with a unique perspective on life within the Gujarat Titans and the IPL, highlighting the team's commitment to fostering strong connections with their fanbase.

As the IPL season approaches, the Gujarat Titans have commenced their training. The schedule for the initial phase of IPL 2026 has been released, with the Titans, led by Shubman Gill, set to kick off their campaign against the Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on March 31.

Following this, the Titans will host their first home match on April 4 against the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They will then travel to Delhi to compete against the Delhi Capitals on April 8.

On April 12, the Titans will face the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Last season, the Gujarat Titans reached the playoffs but were eliminated by the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator.

A key factor in their playoff journey was the outstanding performance of their top-order batsmen, including Sai Sudharsan (759 runs), Shubman Gill (650 runs), and Jos Buttler (538 runs), who played pivotal roles in securing their playoff spot.

Since their inception in 2022, the Gujarat Titans have established themselves as a formidable team in the IPL, making it to the playoffs in three out of their first four seasons and clinching the championship in their debut year.

The complete squad for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 includes: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Prithvi Raj, and Luke Wood.