The Gujarat Titans (GT) had a dream start in the IPL, winning the title in their debut season in 2022 and finishing runners-up in 2023. Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, they looked ready to break the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dominance. However, fortunes turned when Hardik returned to MI after just two years. His departure hit GT hard, as they slipped from being table-toppers to finishing 8th in 2024 with only five wins. The 2024 mega auction brought some recovery, with GT reaching the 2025 playoffs under Shubman Gill’s captaincy. But Hardik’s absence left a void no one could fill. A pace-bowling Indian all-rounder, Hardik redefined his role at GT, moving from finisher to anchor, often batting at No. 3 or 4. His strike rate dipped, but he provided balance with both bat and ball—bowling in powerplays, handling death overs, and playing crucial knocks. Beyond Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, GT lacked consistent batting options. Though he bowled just 55.3 overs for GT across two seasons, his batting contributions were vital. He was second only to Gill in runs during his stint, underlining his all-round value. Comparatively, he bowled more for MI later, showing that Gujarat depended more on his batting than bowling. Also Read | Jaker Ali Anik Confident Bangladesh Will Win Asia Cup 2025 Cameron Green: The Potential Answer Enter Cameron Green, the Australian all-rounder who missed the 2025 mega auction due to injury but is set to feature in 2026. At 26, Green has already commanded massive IPL contracts worth INR 17.50 crore twice and continues to evolve as a top-tier T20 player. With a batting strike rate above 150 and an average near 40 in recent years, Green brings explosive yet stable batting. Add his 17 wickets at a strike rate of 16.4 while bowling around two overs per game—and he becomes an invaluable asset. Why GT Needs Green Green fits perfectly into GT’s middle order at No. 4, offering flexibility to stabilize or accelerate. His presence would free Gill and Sudharsan to attack more freely at the top. With the ball, he provides a handy option in powerplays and middle overs, reducing the burden on GT’s bowlers. For a team still searching for their Hardik Pandya replacement, Cameron Green might just be the missing piece of the puzzle.