In the latest development, several reports suggest that Shubman Gill has agreed to take a pay cut for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This strategic move aims to maximize GT’s auction purse for the end-of-November bidding. With the retention deadline set for October 31, franchises have begun revealing their plans, each showcasing calculated decisions to strengthen their squads. Gill, who captained GT during the 2024 season, has been instrumental in urging the management to retain the team’s core lineup. Also Read: Delhi Court Orders Probe Against Gautam Gambhir For Real Estate Fraud Afghanistan's star leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, is expected to be Gujarat’s first retention. Alongside him, promising talents like Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, and the versatile Rahul Tewatia are also likely to stay, underscoring GT’s commitment to consistency and continuity. As reported by India Today, Gill is willing to accept a reduced salary to support Gujarat Titans in building a strong, core team. As quoted by India Today, a source said: "Gill has decided to take a pay cut to ensure the core players are retained and build a stronger team." The Gujarat franchise made a significant investment in 2022, signing Shubman Gill for an impressive 8 crore. Now, if recent reports are believed to be true, Rashid Khan is set to surpass this figure, potentially becoming GT's highest-paid retained player. Gujarat is expected to retain Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, and Sai Sudharsan as their core capped players. Meanwhile, both Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan are strong contenders for uncapped player retention. Interestingly, there are no indications that their key pacer Mohammad Shami will be retained. Shami, Gujarat’s standout bowler in IPL 2023, unfortunately, missed the 2024 season due to an ankle injury.