How is Ashish Nehra coaching? He cracks jokes all the time: David Warner

Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner revealed that he was quite surprised when Ashish Nehra was appointed as the head coach of Gujarat Titans. Notably, in 2016, under the leadership of Warner, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL and Nehra was an integral member of the squad.

The Australia international also revealed that the former cricketer is very funny off the field and thus, he fails to understand how he (Nehra) is able to coach a franchise.

Notably, Nehra helped Gujarat Titans win the IPL in their very first season in 2022. Speaking about Nehra's leadership skills, Warner mentioned that he is more like a football coach, who’s always on the sidelines, instructing his players. He also stated that it is how coaching in T20 cricket should be.

“They (Yuvraj Singh and Ashish Nehra) are ripping blokes. I absolutely love being around them. Ashish just cracks jokes all the time. I am sitting here today and thinking, 'Ashish Nehra I know, how is he coaching?' He is just like a soccer coach going up and down the thing.

"This is innovation and this is how T20 coaching should be. I want to see him throw his hat. I want to see him get that head mic and go, 'Why is he playing that shot?” Warner said in the latest episode of Breakfast With Champions.

As far as the IPL 2023 is concerned, David Warner’s Delhi Capitals couldn't manage to qualify for the playoffs. They have had a very poor season as Warner too has been inconsistent throughout the season. The team has definitely missed Rishabh Pant in the middle as the majority of the middle order batters have been struggling while bowlers have looked pale from time to time.

There are hardly any positives for them this season and thus, Capitals will be eager to bounce back with more hunger next season. When it comes to David Warner, the cricketer will next travel to England to join the Australia squad that will soon start its preparations for the WTC final and the forthcoming Ashes.