Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans have turned things around with three back-to-back wins, climbing to fourth on the points table. Their recent success has been backed by strong performances on the field and steady leadership off it, especially from head coach Ashish Nehra, who earlier guided them to a title in their debut season.
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh praised Nehra’s unique coaching style, crediting him for keeping the squad united and motivated.“Ashish Nehra is the only person who makes the atmosphere comfortable anywhere, anytime. Wherever he goes, he makes everyone around him feel at ease. Not just himself, but everyone who works with him. One of the finest human beings you will ever meet. If you are with him, you are guaranteed to have a good time,” Harbhajan said JioHotstar’s “Champions Waali Commentary”.He also highlighted Nehra’s hands-on approach during matches.“His biggest contribution to the Gujarat Titans is keeping everyone united. That is Ashish Nehra. He is like a football coach. He never sits still. Throughout the entirety of a match, he will find a player and keep talking to him. Nehra ji has a great understanding of the game. The work he has done with the Gujarat Titans is commendable,” he added.In their latest game, Gujarat Titans chased down a challenging 180 set by KKR, thanks to Shubman Gill’s impressive 86. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada’s 3/29 helped restrict the opposition. Despite the win streak, GT’s net run rate remains modest compared to top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.They will next face Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Monday, looking to continue their winning momentum.
