Parthiv Patel has been appointed as the new assistant and batting coach for IPL team Gujarat Titans. Previously, he worked as a talent scout for Mumbai Indians and as a batting coach for Mumbai Emirates. Patel, a former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has represented India in 25 Tests, 38 ODIs, and two T20Is. In domestic cricket, he played 194 first-class matches for Gujarat. He has also played for IPL teams like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, winning titles with the former two. Gujarat Titans finished eighth in the points table in 2024, and Patel will be looking to improve their performance. His experience and expertise in cricket will be valuable assets for the team as they prepare for the upcoming IPL season.