Ahmedabad, April 10 -- Gujarat Titans' seasoned top-order star Jos Buttler, who lined up against his former side, Rajasthan Royals, felt a bit "strange" playing against his previous franchise but was more "desperate" for victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Buttler, who was left out of Rajasthan's retention list before the 18th edition of the cash-rich league after spending seven seasons with them, was acquired by the Titans after they shelled out Rs 15.75 crore handsomely in last year's mega auction.

After embarking on a new journey, the former English white-ball skipper relished the new challenge, and his "success" story continued even when his past glared at him in Ahmedabad.

When the Titans were put to bat by th...