Ashish Nehra and Gujarat Titans set to part ways? Shocking news emerges ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

The Gujarat Titans (GT) franchise is likely to part ways with head coach Ashish Nehra ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. According to recent reports, the Gujarat Titans franchise is expected not to extend Ashish Nehra's contract for next year’s tournament as they have decided to revamp the entire coaching staff.

Ashish Nehra joined as head coach of the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 season. The team clinched the title in their maiden IPL season by defeating the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final match. The Titans reached the summit clash in the subsequent IPL edition but failed to defeat MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Ashish Nehra and Gujarat Titans Set To Part Ways?

According to Cricbuzz, the Gujarat Titans are considering changes to their coaching staff for the upcoming season. Vikram Solanki has been the director of cricket, and Gary Kirsten has served as a mentor and batting coach. The GT management plans to make some changes to their staff ahead of the mega auction.

"IPL insiders suggest that the GT management, which has its administrative head based in the UK and some officials in Mumbai and Singapore, is considering changing their coaching staff for the coming season. It is very likely that there will be some changes to the coach structure,” a report by Cricbuzz said.

The Nehra-Solanki-Kirsten trio failed to guide the team to the playoffs in the last IPL season. Young Shubman Gill led the team after Hardik Pandya returned to the Mumbai Indians (MI). Kirsten left his role after the completion of this year's tournament and joined the Pakistan white-ball team as head coach.

Vikram Solanki Might Right His Role In Gujarat Titans

The report added that Vikram Solanki might retain his role despite potential changes. However, Ashish Nehra's position as head coach is uncertain. Nehra is known for his active involvement, such as advising players during the IPL. However, the GT head coach was seen less by television cameras in the IPL 2024.

"There are indications that Solanki might be able to survive the overhaul, but the head coach position is less certain. It is said that Nehra may have unsettled some individuals," the report added.

Gautam Adani To Own Gujarat Titans?

There are speculations about a possible change in Gujarat Titans' management, from CVC to either Torrent Pharma or the Adani Group.

The report added that the transfer may be on hold until February next year. This delay is due to a mandatory three-year lock-in period for franchise shares, and CVC is likely to remain in charge for at least one more season.

CVC Capital Partners won the Ahmedabad IPL franchise in October 2021 with a Rs 5,625 crore bid. They are now looking to sell a majority stake while keeping a minority share. The BCCI's lock-in period will end in February 2025. During this period, CVC has been negotiating with Gautam Adani's group and the Torrent Group.

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