Sanjay Manjrekar, a former India international, praised the head coach of Gujarat Titans, Ashish Nehra, despite their loss in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Manjrekar suggested that Nehra should be considered for the role of India’s white-ball coach in the future due to his impressive track record with the franchise.
Under Nehra’s leadership, Gujarat Titans have seen success since their formation in 2022. They won the title in their debut season and have consistently performed well, reaching the Playoffs in three out of four seasons. Manjrekar lauded Nehra for his strategic approach to the game and his ability to remain level-headed even in the face of success.
Although Nehra has excelled as a bowling coach at GT, Manjrekar believes that if he were to join the Indian team, it should be as a head coach and not in a specialized role. He emphasized Nehra’s strong leadership skills and his knack for getting the best out of his players.
Overall, Manjrekar sees Nehra as a valuable asset for Indian cricket and believes that his experience and success with Gujarat Titans make him a strong candidate for the national team’s coaching staff. Published on Jun 01, 2026.
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