GT's assistant coach, Parthiv Patel, expressed his excitement about Buttler's arrival, emphasising his versatility and the value he would bring to the team, especially in supporting captain Shubman Gill.

Nehra revealed Shami was initially in their retention plans. But since the team had already retained a few key players, they had to rethink. The decision to not use their RTM card for Shami was affected by the management's opinion that ₹10 crore was a steep price for him.

The Gujarat Titans have cemented their status as a dominant force in the IPL. With a strategic blend of experience and youth, the team is poised to make another strong bid for the title in IPL 2025.