After the departure of Hardik Pandya, Gujarat Titans could face quite a few issues. They need a solid batter at No.4 or No.5 and will also need to get some overs out of the top half of the playing XI. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three players whom IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans might target in IPL 2024 Auctions.
1) Gerald Coetzee
While everyone is expecting CSK or MI to go after Gerald Coetzee, with the purse that they have in hand, the South African cricketer could also end up at GT. After releasing Alzarri Joseph, the team needs an enforcer in the middle overs.
Gerald is one of the best in the business right now. He can pick wickets at multiple phases of an innings. Plus, he also adds value with the bat. Therefore, he is one of the players whom GT could target at the auctions.
2) Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is one of the players whom IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans might target in IPL 2024 Auctions. David Miller has done well in recent IPL seasons but his form has definitely been inconsistent. Daryl Mitchell is someone who can come in as the backup.
It needs to be seen who would bat at No.4 for GT. Kane Williamson is an option or a youngster like Abhinav Manohar could get a chance. Vijay Shankar is also in the fray. It won’t be a bad idea to sign Daryl Mitchell, who is more suited to such roles.
3) Shardul Thakur
It is difficult to replace Hardik Pandya as an all-rounder. However, Shardul Thakur is someone who can come close to his place, albeit in a different way.
Shardul cannot bat higher than No.7. On the other hand, his bowling is more restricted to the middle overs and probably one over at the death. This way, at least, GT can get some balance in the side.
