Jos Buttler, Gerald Coetzee Rejoin Gujarat Titans Ahead IPL Resumption

Jos Buttler and Gerald Coetzee are set to rejoin the Gujarat Titans squad on May 14 as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumes on May 17, following a suspension due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. They were the only overseas players from the Gujarat Titans who had left India, while other international players like Rashid Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Kagiso Rabada, and Karim Janat remained. Buttler, a key batsman with 500 runs at a strike rate of 163.93, and Coetzee, a fast bowler, will be crucial for the team in the final stages of the tournament, although their availability for playoffs may be affected by international commitments. The Gujarat Titans currently lead the points table with 16 points and have three league matches remaining against Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Chennai Super Kings. The IPL's revised schedule includes 13 league games and four playoff fixtures, with venues spread across six cities and playoffs scheduled from May 29 to June 3. Efforts are ongoing to coordinate Buttler’s participation amid England's upcoming ODI series against West Indies, while Coetzee's availability is monitored due to South Africa’s World Test Championship commitments.