5 REASONS WHY ASHISH NEHRA IS THE BEST HEAD COACH IN IPL 2025

Ashish Nehra has always believed in backing his players and giving them an extended run. This season is no different. Two standout examples are Sai Sudharsan and R Sai Kishore. Sudharsan has been in phenomenal...

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When the Gujarat Titans entered IPL 2025, many had already written them off. The team had lost some key players and there was uncertainty around their recruits. It was only Shubman Gill's second season as captain and expectations were low. Most cricket experts and fans predicted that GT would finish in the bottom two. However, eleven games into the season, Gujarat Titans sit comfortably in the top four with eight wins under their belt. The architect behind this transformation is not just Gill but also a man who has been silently crafting one of the most inspiring turnarounds in IPL history. That man is Ashish Nehra.

Let us look at five reasons why Ashish Nehra is the best head coach in IPL 2025.

1. GETTING THE BEST OUT OF AUCTION RECRUITS

One of the biggest gambles in IPL auctions is the performance of newly recruited players. More often than not, teams splurge money on big names only to see them falter. But under Nehra's guidance, the Gujarat Titans have hit the jackpot with their new acquisitions. GT brought in the likes of Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna for IPL 2025. All three have delivered consistently and are now among the top performers this season.

Jos Buttler has been a revelation at the top. After a few quiet seasons with the Rajasthan Royals, Buttler has bounced back with 500 runs in 11 matches, including five half-centuries. He has anchored chases, accelerated when needed, and provided explosive starts. Siraj, who was under pressure after an indifferent 2024, has silenced critics with 15 wickets in 11 matches. He is back to bowling with pace and aggression, making early inroads. Prasidh Krishna, after a lengthy injury layoff, has stormed back into form with 20 wickets and is among the front-runners for the Purple Cap. None of this is a coincidence. It is Nehra's eye for talent and the belief he shows in his players that helps them blossom.