Ganguly Applauds Nehra’s Coaching Masterclass as GT Crush SRH in IPL 2025
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was full of praise for his ex-teammate Ashish Nehra after Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the latest clash of IPL 2025. Ganguly took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express admiration for Nehra’s role in Gujarat’s success.
“Like the way Gujarat has gone about their job in IPL since the first season. There is a lot of cricket brain in their team setup… Ashish Nehra has really shown his qualities as head coach… tremendous game sense,” Ganguly wrote.
GT’s Turnaround After Opening Loss
Gujarat Titans, the 2022 IPL champions, started the season with a defeat against Punjab Kings but have bounced back strongly with three consecutive wins, moving up to second on the points table.
Nehra, known for his calm demeanor and tactical acumen, has played a crucial role in turning the tide. He built a balanced squad during the IPL 2025 mega auction, and the results are now showing on the field. GT’s players have credited Nehra for creating a positive dressing room atmosphere, giving them the freedom to express themselves.
Shubman Gill & Siraj Star in GT’s Third Win
In the match against SRH, Gujarat Titans delivered a complete team performance. Pacer Mohammed Siraj was the star with the ball, picking up 4 wickets to dismantle SRH’s top order. Despite missing Kagiso Rabada, GT restricted Hyderabad to 152/8 in 20 overs.
Chasing 153, captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61 off 43 balls, while Washington Sundar made a quickfire 49 off 29 balls at No. 4. The target was chased down with 20 balls to spare, highlighting GT’s dominance.
Ashish Nehra: The Brain Behind GT’s Rise
Nehra’s strategic mind and player-friendly approach continue to win hearts across the cricketing world. He was previously praised by players like Hardik Pandya, who led GT to their maiden title in 2022. Nehra has built a team culture that blends discipline with freedom, allowing players to perform without fear.
GT Looking Like Title Contenders Again
With this performance, Gujarat Titans have firmly established themselves as title contenders once again. Their well-rounded squad, strong leadership from Gill, and Nehra’s guidance are proving to be a winning formula.