Titans’ Charge: Kusal Mendis Steps in as Jos Buttler Bids IPL 2025 Adieu for National Call-Up
The pulse of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 quickens as the mighty Gujarat Titans faced an unexpected curveball with their star cricketer, Jos Buttler, bidding farewell to a sensational run. With irrefutable class, Buttler amassed an astonishing 500 runs over 11 games but now pivots to honour his national duty for England’s ODI series against the West Indies. As Titans’ journey seemed ruffled by this sudden void, the Sri Lankan dynamo Kusal Mendis is set to don the silver and blue, stepping into the limelight to carry forward the Titans’ resolute campaign.
Gujarat Titans, the venerated IPL 2022 champions and soaring high at the pinnacle of the IPL 2025 points table, are strategically reinforcing their battalion. Newswire shares bubbled with excitement as reports emerged of Mendis, fresh from his spirited stint in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), being the chosen one. With whispers of his impending arrival turning heads, fans are on the edge of their seats awaiting official confirmation.
The Titans’ resilience is not merely in their gameplay but also in their unity as a squad. As the ominous clouds of geo-political tensions led to a suspension of the league on May 9th, Buttler and Gerald Coetzee found themselves homeward bound, whilst their comrades Rashid Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Kagiso Rabada, and Karim Janat expressed solidarity by remaining with the squad.
With the tides of time moving swiftly, the Titans prepare to re-ignite their fiery quest against Delhi Capitals at their rival’s fortress on May 18th. A constellation of talents, the Titans are fortified by their recent conquest in Mumbai – a sweet triumph marking their first-ever victory at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Now, they stand as the heralds of the points table, imbued with the spirit of champions, wielding eight wins and a thunderous net run rate of +0.793.
The echoes of their determination resonate as GT becomes the first team to recommence training post the league’s hiatus. Nurturing their winning streak requires both skill and strategy, with the upcoming home ground face-offs against Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings poised to be nothing short of epic.
While the Titans reassemble their arsenal, the cricketing sphere also holds its breath over Mustafizur Rahman’s participation amid a swirl of uncertainty. However, as the cobwebs clear and the pitch beckons, one thing is certain – with Kusal Mendis stepping into the arena, the Gujarat Titans are unwavering in their resolve to ensnare glory once more.
With the cricketing saga unfolding, the world watches, captivated by every play, every hit, every catch – the spirit of cricket alight in the heart of every ardent fan, as the Titans embark on their continuation to scripted what could be yet another chapter of the unforgettable IPL legacy.