Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the Gujarat Titans (GT) could potentially take either Nehal Wadhera or Shashank Singh from the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. He stated that the IPL 2026 runners-up could offer Gurnoor Brar to the PBKS side, stating that the Punjab pacer has grown in stature lately.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “I figured out an excellent trade with the Punjab Kings. Can they give Gurnoor Brar and take Nehal Wadhera, or else can they take Shashank Singh? Punjab is unable to use Nehal Wadhera properly. They definitely need an Indian fast bowler. Gurnoor Brar’s stock has suddenly risen.”
“So Gurnoor Brar is a fantastic guy because he doesn’t play here. It is not a bad deal for both. Both teams can benefit. I don’t know whether it will happen or not, but Nehal isn’t getting used there, and Gurnoor isn’t getting used here. That could just be a magical swap because Nehal is a good cricketer and Gurnoor’s ceiling is really high,” he shared again.
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However, Aakash Chopra added that the Gujarat Titans might not be able to do a trade deal with KKR as well. He also
acknowledged that GT could ask for Ramandeep Singh and offer an Indian seamer in return as well.
“A deal would not be possible with Kolkata. They can ask for Rinku from Kolkata, or otherwise, if they can give them Ramandeep. However, they already have whatever you are going to give in return, barring maybe an Indian fast bowler. If you feel that they can give you Ramandeep and you give them an Indian fast bowler in return because you have many, there is still a possibility,” he said.
“I talk about Rinku repeatedly, but they won’t let Rinku go. They will ask for Siraj in return for Rinku. They won’t let Siraj go. Rinku and Siraj would be incredible, or else Rinku with Gurnoor plus one more. You will have to apply your mind that way. Can we actually create a deal? Rinku will be so invaluable if he comes to Gujarat. He hit five sixes here only,” Aakash Chopra concluded.
