Luke Wood

Luke Wood is a high-velocity English left-arm pacer who was signed by Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction. Standing out for his ability to swing the ball at speeds north of 145 km/h, Wood has become a globetrotting T20 specialist with significant experience in the BBL, PSL, and The Hundred. He enters the 2026 season in peak rhythm, having recently represented England in the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he continued to demonstrate his knack for taking crucial powerplay wickets. With a T20I bowling average of 22.47 and a career-best of 3/24, he offers the Titans a potent left-arm variety that can dismantle top orders and provide much-needed variety to their pace attack.

Beyond his international duties, Wood has been a standout performer in franchise cricket, recently starring for the Adelaide Strikers in the 2025-26 Big Bash League, where he claimed 10 wickets including a clinical 3/26 against the Sydney Sixers. His tactical maturity was further evidenced by his performance in the PSL for Peshawar Zalmi, where his ability to nail yorkers at the death earned him a reputation as a reliable 'clutch' bowler. Though he previously served as a replacement player for Mumbai Indians, his move to Gujarat represents a fresh opportunity to cement his place as a frontline overseas starter. His aggressive intent and athletic fielding make him a valuable 'utility' pacer for the Titans as they aim for another title run in 2026.