Jason Holder has made an immediate impact for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, stepping in after Glenn Phillips’ poor form. The West Indian all-rounder is creating crucial contributions with both bat and ball, helping GT’s campaign with his experience and match-winning performances.
Phillips’ benching exposes GT’s weak overseas batting strategy. Holder’s arrival masks a deeper squad construction failure—they overpaid for unreliable foreign talent and lacked depth beyond their Indian core. Yes, Holder’s all-round value provides immediate relief, but franchises can’t keep bandaging poor auction planning with emergency signings. GT needed this fix months ago.
Tearaway pacer Sonny Baker, who clocked 90mph deliveries, is determined to make amends following a difficult start to his international career in 2025-26. The fast bowler believes he has made significant improvements since his two games and is hopeful of securing another opportunity soon.
Baker’s raw pace alone won’t save him—his control must improve dramatically. Two games is nothing, but selectors won’t tolerate another expensive spell. What’s missing from the narrative is whether domestic cricket form has actually backed up his confidence, or if he’s just talked himself into another chance. Baker needs concrete evidence, not redemption rhetoric. Give him one more shot, but it better count.
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