The trade window leading up to the IPL 2027 season is heating up. Gujarat Titans are at a crucial junction as Delhi Capitals, who want to strengthen their pace attack after losing T Natarajan to Sunrisers Hyderabad, have made serious trade talks with GT. The Delhi franchise wants to send explosive middle-order batsman Ashutosh Sharma in exchange for premier fast bowler Prasidh Krishna.
Although there have been talks between both teams before, as Gujarat had asked about Ashutosh months ago, Gujarat Titans will have to take a huge risk with their decision before the mid-November 2026 deadline. While it would certainly help to add the exciting Ashutosh to the fold, letting go of Prasidh would be a massive risk to create an issue.
Here is why Gujarat Titans should not give in to the temptation.
1. Prasidh is Hard to Replace due to Lack of Top Indian Fast Bowling Talent
Fast bowling talent and proven leaders in the field of fast bowling are some of the most sought-after and valuable assets in the IPL. Due to this, Prasidh Krishna's recent performances have clearly shown why it would be risky to part with him.
After spending 9.5 crores to get Prasidh Krishna, GT have had their faith rewarded with an amazing campaign so far. Prasidh has taken 25 wickets at an economy rate of 8.27 in 15 matches to win the IPL 2025 Purple Cap. His standout performance came in the form of an explosive 4/41 against Delhi Capitals. During his campaign, Prasidh was almost unplayable, taking the Purple Cap halfway through the tournament after taking 14 wickets in his first 7 matches.
Prasidh has taken 90 wickets in 78 IPL matches with an average of 28.87. Due to this, it won't be easy to find another elite domestic bowler who can produce sharp bounce and hit the right areas during the powerplay and middle overs. This makes it difficult to trade away Prasidh.
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2. GT Will Lack Fast Bowling Depth and Flexibility
GT have built their winning formula around having a deep fast bowling attack with Prasidh, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj creating one of the most dangerous and flexible fast bowling attacks in the league.
Having this much depth in your fast bowling attack is vital to having a good chance of winning the regular season (14 matches). Prasidh showed how durable he is with a great campaign during IPL 2026. Including a standout performance of 4/28 against Lucknow Super Giants, Prasidh has been a key threat in 12 matches.
By splitting up this trio, you lose a lot of flexibility within GT. If Rabada or Siraj have any form issues or injuries, losing Prasidh takes away the safety net that GT would have had. You have lost a key part of a proven 3-man fast bowling attack.
3. The Deal Does Not Balance Well for GT's Needs
Ashutosh Sharma is a great domestic player to bring in. Since making his IPL debut against Gujarat for Punjab Kings in April 2024, he has shown he can play with calmness under pressure as a powerful hitter. He stood out with an incredible 66 off 31 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, saving DC from a dire 65/5 chase of 210.
However, GT have more pressing needs within their team. They don't need a middle-order batter. By trading away one of your main strike bowlers for a middle-order batter, you will be losing out.
Middle-order finishing and domestic batting can usually be solved by smart auction choices or role changes, but you cannot replace elite high-impact fast bowling. Overall, this trade does not look good for Gujarat Titans as you are trading away a Purple Cap-winning strike bowler.
With the clock ticking down to mid November, Gujarat Titans should focus on keeping Prasidh Krishna in GT colors as it shows the most intent going into IPL 2027.