Harbhajan abandons big picture, calls Ashish Nehra ‘football coach’

New Delhi: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two consecutive losses, Gujarat Titans turned things around with three consecutive wins to climb to fourth in the points table. Their recent success has been the result of outstanding performances on the field and steady leadership off the field, particularly from their head coach. Ashish Nehrawho earlier led them to the title in their first season.

former cricketer Harbhajan Singh He praised Nehra’s unique coaching style and praised him for maintaining the team’s unity and enthusiasm.“Ashish Nehra is the only person who can create a comfortable atmosphere anytime and anywhere. Wherever he goes, he makes everyone around him feel at ease. Not just himself but everyone who works with him. He is one of the finest people you will ever meet. If you are with him, you are sure to have a great time,” Harbhajan said in JioHotstar’s ‘Champion Valli Review’.He also highlighted Nehra’s hands-on approach to the game.“His biggest contribution to Gujarat Titans was bringing everyone together. That’s what Ashish Nehraj is. He is like a football coach. He never sits still. Throughout the game, he will find a player and keep talking to him. Nehraj has a good understanding of the game. He deserves credit for the job he has done for Gujarat Titans,” he added.In their latest match, Gujarat Titans equaled KKR’s challenging 180m thanks to Shubman GillImpressive 86. Earlier, Kamuzeng Rabada3/29 helped limit the opposition. Despite the winning streak, GT’s net run rate is still low compared to top teams like Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore.They will face next mumbai indians in Ahmedabad on Monday, looking to continue their winning momentum.