In the run-up to the IPL player auction on December 23 in Kochi, Gujarat Titans held player trials at their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The player trials took place over two days on December 8 and 9, and included some promising cricketers from India’s domestic circuit. The trials drew 52 players in total.
“Winning the Tata IPL at our home ground was a memorable feeling. We are now gearing up for the next season and really looking forward to it,” said Ashish Nehra.
According to an official release from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), 991 players (714 Indian and 277 overseas) have signed up to participate in the IPL 2023 Player Auction. There are 185 capped players, 786 uncapped players, and 20 players from Associate Nations on the roster.
“It is always great to come back to our home — the Narendra Modi Stadium. As we get ready for the Tata IPL Auction, the player trials have given us the perfect opportunity to have a look at some promising players,” said Vikram Solanki, Gujarat Titans’ Director of Cricket, and former England cricketer.
Gujarat had traded Lockie Ferguson of New Zealand and Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan to the Kolkata Knight Riders prior to the auction.
In the IPL 2022 final which was played at their home ground, a determined Gujarat, led by all-rounder Hardik Pandya, made their maiden IPL season an unforgettable one by lifting the title at their home ground in a seven-wicket win over Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals.