Gujarat Titans Players Connect with IIM Ahmedabad Students Ahead of IPL 2026
GT Players Engage with IIM Ahmedabad Students
In preparation for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, players from the Gujarat Titans (GT), including Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, and Manav Suthar, visited the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad. This visit allowed for an engaging dialogue with both students and faculty.
The event included a rapid-fire segment followed by an interactive Q&A session. The players discussed the mindset necessary for success at the highest levels, their experiences as IPL athletes, and their time playing in Ahmedabad. They shared valuable insights on managing pressure, teamwork, and decision-making, which are applicable in management contexts beyond cricket. This interaction provided students with a unique perspective on life with the Gujarat Titans and the IPL, emphasizing the team's commitment to fostering strong connections with fans.
IPL 2026 Schedule: First Phase
The Gujarat Titans have commenced their training for the upcoming IPL season. The schedule for the initial phase of IPL 2026 has been released, with the team, 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 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 8, and face the Lucknow Super Giants on April 12 at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Review of Past Performances
In the previous IPL season, the Gujarat Titans made it to the playoffs but were eliminated by the Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator round. A significant factor in their playoff run was the outstanding performance of their top-order batsmen. Sai Sudharsan (759 runs), Shubman Gill (650 runs), and Jos Buttler (538 runs) played crucial roles in ensuring the team's success.
Since their inception in 2022, the Gujarat Titans have established themselves as one of the most consistent franchises in the IPL, reaching the playoffs in three out of their first four seasons and clinching the championship in their debut year.
Gujarat Titans Full IPL 2026 Squad
The complete squad for the 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.