'I don't have to think, players do': Ashish Nehra's message to Gujarat Titans
Despite a disappointing 2024 season, Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra is confident of a strong comeback in IPL 2026. The team, led by Shubman Gill, aims to compete and win, a mindset that has been consistent since their debut. Gujarat Titans will commence their campaign against Punjab Kings on March 31.
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans are set for their fifth appearance in the Indian Premier League. The team made their debut in 2022 and won the coveted title in their maiden season under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. Since then, however, they have not been able to replicate that success.
Despite this, head coach Ashish Nehra remains confident of a turnaround this year, stressing that the team’s focus continues to be on competing and winning. "I do not think there's a need to think differently this season. [Sochna mujhe to kuch nahi hai.
Inko hai, khelna inko hai, meine toh bahar baithna hai]. In fact, I do not have to think, the players do. They have to think.
They have to play; I am sitting outside," Nehra said, as quoted in a Gujarat Titans press release. "From day one, our mindset has been clear, we are not here to participate, we are here to compete and win. For a new team, it is easy to think it might take time, but that was never our approach.