India, Nov. 11 -- The Gujarat Titans made it to the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League. They will be looking to go one better in 2027. Reports of GT trying to trade for finisher Ashutosh Sharma while offering Ashok Sharma in a deal give an idea of what they are looking to address.

Last season, the Titans won nine of their 14 league matches and then reached the final. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru proved too good, winning a second title in a row.

The strength of the Titans during the campaign was their cohesion and how their combinations clicked. They scored at a rate of 9.52, and with the ball, gave away runs at an economy of 9.46. Neither figure placed them at either extreme of the league.

Their principal concern was closi...