NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra has offered a candid insight into his coaching philosophy, stressing the importance of stability, simplicity and personal growth ahead of GT’s IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Nehra, the mastermind behind Gujarat’s fairytale title win in their debut IPL season in 2022 and runners-up finish in 2023, is now in his fourth season with the franchise. Speaking on JioHotstar’s Aava De, Nehra laid bare his coaching mindset, which is centered around allowing players to thrive in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.
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"In a tournament like the IPL, the first thing players need is stability," Nehra explained. "My approach is simple — let them be. Nobody is judging them. Especially when they’re new to the setup, they need time to settle in."
With frequent squad changes post-auctions, Nehra emphasised the importance of chemistry and clarity. "Every three years, nearly half the squad is new. So the challenge becomes how quickly you can build that chemistry. I believe in doing the basics right. No rocket science. Just keep it simple — but keeping it simple isn't always simple."
Nehra also voiced his full backing for skipper Shubman Gill , believing the young opener is ready to lead GT into a new era.
"Gill has the hunger to learn and stay grounded. If he continues to evolve with the game, the sky is the limit for him — not just as a batter, but as a captain who can take this team forward," Nehra concluded.
Nehra, the mastermind behind Gujarat’s fairytale title win in their debut IPL season in 2022 and runners-up finish in 2023, is now in his fourth season with the franchise. Speaking on JioHotstar’s Aava De, Nehra laid bare his coaching mindset, which is centered around allowing players to thrive in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
"In a tournament like the IPL, the first thing players need is stability," Nehra explained. "My approach is simple — let them be. Nobody is judging them. Especially when they’re new to the setup, they need time to settle in."
With frequent squad changes post-auctions, Nehra emphasised the importance of chemistry and clarity. "Every three years, nearly half the squad is new. So the challenge becomes how quickly you can build that chemistry. I believe in doing the basics right. No rocket science. Just keep it simple — but keeping it simple isn't always simple."
Nehra also voiced his full backing for skipper Shubman Gill , believing the young opener is ready to lead GT into a new era.
"Gill has the hunger to learn and stay grounded. If he continues to evolve with the game, the sky is the limit for him — not just as a batter, but as a captain who can take this team forward," Nehra concluded.
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