‘He is funniest, never gives you coach vibe’ – Hardik Pandya on Gujarat Titans’ coach Ashish Nehra

The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will commence on 26th March 2022, and the tournament will now be played by 10 teams. Two new franchises, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will be making their debut in IPL 2022.

And, the skipper of the Gujarat Titans franchise, Hardik Pandya has stated that the head coach of the Gujarat side, Ashish Nehra is the funniest person he has come across. Adding that Nehra has never given him the vibe of a coach, Pandya revealed that Nehra wants all the players to be given freedom. Pandya also added that he is excited to work with Nehra.

“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,” said Hardik Pandya as quoted by India Today.

My role will be to make sure the players are comfortable: Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya also added that if Gujarat Titans succeed, it will belong to the team, and if they fail, he will take responsibility. Adding that his role will be to make sure that the players are comfortable, Pandya concluded by stating that the players will need support when they encounter difficult times in the 2022 IPL season.

“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. 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,” concluded Hardik Pandya.

The Gujarat Titans side will play their opening match of IPL 2022 against the Lucknow Super Giants on 28th March 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.