IPL 2025: Here’s the price at which Dasun Shanaka joined Gujarat Titans as Glenn Phillips’ replacement

Gujarat Titans (GT) have officially announced the signing of Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for the injured New Zealand cricketer Glenn Phillips for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The franchise confirmed the development on Friday morning, bolstering their squad as they aim for another successful campaign.

Glenn Phillips ruled out of IPL 2025 due to groin injury

Glenn Phillips, who was acquired by Gujarat Titans for a sum of INR 2 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, unfortunately sustained a groin injury while fielding during the team’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) earlier this month. The injury proved to be serious enough to rule him out of the entire tournament. Phillips returned to New Zealand on April 12 without having the opportunity to feature in any of Gujarat Titans’ matches this season, a significant blow to their all-round plans.

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Dasun Shanaka returns to Gujarat Titans at his base price

Stepping in as Phillips’ replacement is familiar face Dasun Shanaka. The Sri Lankan all-rounder previously represented Gujarat Titans during their successful IPL 2023 season. He has been signed at his base price of INR 75 lakh. In his previous stint with the franchise, Shanaka played three matches, contributing 26 runs to the team’s cause.

Shanaka brings a wealth of experience to the Gujarat lineup. The 33-year-old is a seasoned campaigner in the T20 international arena, having played 102 matches for Sri Lanka. He has accumulated 1,456 runs with the bat and has also proven to be a valuable bowling option, picking up 33 wickets in his T20I career. Furthermore, Shanaka has represented Sri Lanka in 71 One Day Internationals and 6 Test matches, showcasing his versatility across all formats of the game. Notably, he captained the Sri Lankan team to victory in the 2022 Asia Cup, demonstrating his leadership qualities.

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