IPL 2022: Ashish Nehra never gives 'coach vibe', excited to work with him at Gujarat Titans - Hardik Pandya
India Today
IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya said he is looking forward to working with head coach Ashish Nehra, sasying the former pacer will give freedom to the players in high-pressure situations.
Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya said he can't wait to begin working with head coach Ashish Nehra in the Indian Premier League 2022 season, saying the former fast bowler will help have a light atmosphere in the dressing room.
Gujarat Titans, one of the two new franchises for the IPL 2022 season, unveiled their jersey at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Hardik, who was drafted for Rs 15 crore, will lead the team while Nehra has been appointed as the head coach.
Nehra has previously worked with the support staff at Royal Challengers Bangalore but he takes up the head coach role for the first time in the IPL.
"He's the funniest guy one can come across. He will never give you the coach vibe. It was very clear with Nehraji that let all the players decide what they want to do and give them freedom. You make mistakes but eventually, you learn. I'm very excited to spend time with him," Hardik told reporters after the jersey launch.
Hardik, who is all set to lead an IPL franchise for the first time, shed light on what would be his mantra heading into the new season, adding that man-management will be key in a high-pressure tournament like the IPL.
"Success is theirs, failure is mine. Our role will be to make sure the players are comfortable in whatever capacity we can help them out. Clarity, honesty has to be there," he said.
"In good times they don't need any of us. But the season will test you, there will be difficult times and that's when we will be there to support them," he added.
