Why was Tom Banton ruled out of IPL 2026?

Tom Banton was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a finger injury.

Who is Connor Esterhuizen replacing in Gujarat Titans?

Connor Esterhuizen is replacing Tom Banton in the Gujarat Titans squad for IPL 2026.

When did Connor Esterhuizen debut for South Africa?

Connor Esterhuizen recently debuted for South Africa in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand last month.

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Tom Banton out, Connor Esterhuizen in for Gujarat Titans

17 Apr

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Summary

Connor Esterhuizen joins Gujarat Titans as a replacement.
Tom Banton ruled out of IPL 2026 due to finger injury.
Esterhuizen recently debuted for South Africa, winning awards.

Tom Banton out, Connor Esterhuizen in for Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans have secured the services of Connor Esterhuizen, a wicketkeeper-batter who recently made his international debut for South Africa. He joins the IPL 2026 season as a replacement player for Tom Banton.

Banton has been sidelined from the ongoing IPL 2026 due to a finger injury. Esterhuizen, 24, impressed in his recent T20I series debut against New Zealand, earning two Player of the Match awards and the Player of the Series title. He will join Gujarat Titans at his base price of Rs 75 Lakh for his maiden IPL appearance.