Gujarat Titans (GT) have suffered a setback as Glenn Philips, who joined the franchise Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 The mega auction has left the camp for its base value of INR 2 crore. While the exact reason behind his sudden departure has not been confirmed yet, it seems that New Zealand all -rounder may get hurt.
The Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to make an official announcement soon. The 28-year-old all-rounder played an important role in helping New Zealand reach the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Philips made a name for himself by performing some great catches in Pakistan and Dubai by performing a cat-like reflex. He has greatly improved his bowling in recent years, and has actually made him a three -dimensional cricketer.
It is understood that he faced an injury during the Gujarat Titans match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 6 April. He did not give a game for his new franchise, as Shubman Gill-led side allowed Sherfen Rathford to go into the middle order, and the Carbin batter appreciated from far away.
It will be interesting to see if former champions opt for immediate replacement for 28 -year -old Philips. He is the second foreign player leaving the GT camp in the middle of the season. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada had to return home due to an individual emergency, and there is still no update when he would re -connect the squad. GT currently has five foreign players – Jose Butler, Sherfen Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Gerald Koetzi and Karim Janaat.
Gujarat Titans are expected to consolidate the top of the table
Gujarat Titans made a disappointing debut for IPL 2025 as they lost their initial stability against Punjab Kings. However, 2022 winners have bounced back with four consecutive wins. They are currently placed on top of the points table.
Titans will be in action on Saturday, April 12, as they take the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekna Cricket Stadium. Rishabh Pant -led LSG won three of the five matches and two defeats and find himself at number 6 on the numeral table. Fans may expect mouth -water competition on Saturday.
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