Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra NEW DELHI: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans turned things around with three back-to-back wins to climb to the fourth spot in the points table. Their recent success has been fueled by strong performances on the field and consistent leadership off it, especially from head coach Ashish Nehra, who earlier guided them to the title in their debut season.
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Ajinkya Rahane press conference: On another defeat, Cameron Green and moreFormer cricketer Harbhajan Singh praised Nehra’s unique coaching style and credited him for keeping the team united and motivated.“Ashish Nehra is the only person who makes the atmosphere pleasant anywhere, anytime. Wherever he goes, everyone around him feels comfortable. Not just himself, but everyone who works with him. One of the best human beings you will ever meet. If you’re with him, you’re sure to have a good time,” Harbhajan told JioHotstar’s “Champions Waali Commentary”.He also highlighted Nehra’s hands-on approach during matches.“His biggest contribution to Gujarat Titans is to keep everyone united. That’s Ashish Nehra. He’s like a football coach. He never sits back. He finds players throughout the match and talks to them. Nehra has a great understanding of the game. The work he’s done with 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, he helped restrict the opposition to Kagiso Rabada’s 3/29. Despite the winning streak, GT’s net run rate remains modest compared to top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.They will take on Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Monday, looking to continue their winning streak.
