Gujarat Titans Sign 24-Year-Old Wicketkeeper Connor Esterhuizen as Tom Banton's Replacement
Gujarat Titans bet on 24-year-old wicketkeeper after English batter ruled out of season due to injury
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The Gujarat Titans have signed 24-year-old South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen to replace English player Tom Banton, who is out for the season due to a finger injury. This marks Esterhuizen's first appearance in the Indian Premier League as the Titans seek to improve their standings.
- 01Gujarat Titans replace Tom Banton with Connor Esterhuizen due to injury.
- 02Esterhuizen, 24, recently made a strong international debut, scoring 200 runs against New Zealand.
- 03Banton was purchased for INR 2 Crore but is sidelined for the season.
- 04Esterhuizen joins the Titans at a base price of INR 75 Lakh.
- 05The Titans aim for their third consecutive win against Kolkata Knight Riders.
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As the 2026 Indian Premier League season progresses, the Gujarat Titans have announced the signing of 24-year-old Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for the injured Tom Banton. The English wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a finger injury. Esterhuizen, who recently made a significant impact in his international debut against New Zealand, scoring 200 runs in a five-match series, will join the Titans at a base price of INR 75 Lakh (approximately $90,000 USD). Banton, who was bought for INR 2 Crore (approximately $240,000 USD), proved his worth in T20 leagues globally but will miss out on contributing to the Titans' campaign. Despite a lackluster performance in the SA20 league, Esterhuizen's selection highlights the Titans' faith in his potential as they prepare to face the struggling Kolkata Knight Riders, aiming for their third consecutive win.
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Esterhuizen's performance could influence the Gujarat Titans' chances of qualifying for the playoffs, affecting fans and stakeholders.
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