Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra
New Delhi: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans have turned things around with three straight wins, climbing to fourth place on the points table. Their recent success has been fueled by strong performances on the field and consistent leadership off the field, especially from coach Ashish Nehra, who had earlier led them to the title in their debut season.
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Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh praised Nehra’s unique coaching style and credited him with keeping the team united and motivated.“Ashish Nehra is the one person who makes it comfortable anywhere, anytime. Wherever he goes, he makes everyone around him feel comfortable. Not just himself, but everyone who works with him. One of the best human beings you will ever meet. If you are with him, you are guaranteed to have a good time,” Harbhajan said in JioHotstar’s ‘Waali Heroes Commentary’.He also highlighted Nehra’s practical approach during matches.“His biggest contribution to Gujarat Titans is keeping everyone together. That’s Ashish Nehra. He’s like a football coach. He never sits still. Throughout the 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 Gujarat Titans is commendable,” he added.In their last game, Gujarat Titans chased down a tough 180 set by KKR, thanks to Shubman Gill’s stunning goal of 86. Earlier,
Kagiso Rabada
March 29 helped restrict the opposition. Despite the winning streak, GT’s net run rate remains modest compared to top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.They will face it next
Mumbai Indians
In Ahmedabad on Monday, looking to continue their winning momentum.
