IPL 2025 Retention: Will Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill leave Gujarat Titans?

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans have cleared the air what’s the future holds two of the star players of the team, captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rashid Khan ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 retention deadline day on 31st October.
The rumour market was hot today especially concerning Gujarat Titans. Various reports linked two of the biggest players of the franchise to other teams. Captain Shubman Gill was reportedly unhappy with the management’s decision to retain Rashid Khan as the first choice option.
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On the other than, it was the exact opposite case. Rumours stated that Afghanistan’s captain and star all-rounder Rashid Khan is considering leaving the franchise as he wants the first choice retention spot, which reportedly wasn’t offered to him. The report stated that Rashid could be headed towards Mumbai Indians as he already plays for various with franchise of the same ownership.
However, with intense speculation going on social media, it the franchise’s media team that took the responsibility to clear the air. The Gujarat Titans today shared on their X (previously Twitter), “All over the opponents like a Shub-Rash 💙,” including various pictures of Rashid and Shubman together.
All over the opponents like a Shub-Rash 💙
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is a global cricketing superstar who comes from Afghanistan. Rashid Khan has been a part of the Gujarat Titans since their debut season in 2022. Previously, he was with the but left the team due retention drama with the franchise.
Rashid has played key role for the franchise both with the bat and ball. The magical Afghan spinner picked 19 wickets in Gujarat debut season in the IPL to help his side win the title.
Rashid Khan IPL Stats for Gujarat Titans
Year | Matches | Runs Scored | Average | Strike Rate | Wickets | Economy Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 12 | 102 | 20.40 | 143.66 | 10 | 8.40 |
2023 | 17 | 130 | 32.50 | 216.67 | 27 | 8.24 |
2022 | 16 | 91 | 22.75 | 206.82 | 19 | 6.60 |
Rashid Khan IPL Salary (Gujarat Titans)
YEAR | SALARY (INR) |
2024 | 15 Crore |
2023 | 15 Crore |
2022 | 15 Crore |
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has come through the ranks of the Indian team, starting from the youth ranks, starting for the India U19 team in the 2018 U19 World Cup. He was then groomed and developed at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) before the opening batter joined Gujarat Titans in 2022.
Gill has done tremendously well for the side and after Gujarat captain Hardik Pandya left the side, Shubman Gill was made the captain of the franchise. His some of the most outstanding performances includes scoring 890 runs in IPL 2023.
Shubman Gill IPL Stats for Gujarat Titans
Year | Matches | Runs Scored | Average | Strike Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 12 | 426 | 38.73 | 147.40 |
2023 | 17 | 890 | 59.33 | 157.80 |
2022 | 16 | 483 | 34.50 | 132.33 |
Shubman Gill IPL Salary (Gujarat Titans)
YEAR | SALARY (INR) |
2024 | 8 Crore |
2023 | 8 Crore |
2022 | 8 Crore |