In preparations for IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans are putting together an ensemble of coaches, signing on Matthew Wade as an assistant coach. Wade has played two IPL seasons with the Titans and will now assist head coach Ashish Nehra in commanding the team. The Wade signing has taken place just weeks before the new IPL season is set to begin.
Matthew Wade’s New Role with Gujarat Titans
Matthew Wade, who retired from international cricket recently, is back with the Gujarat Titans in a new role following a short stint as a playing member of the franchise.
Wade was a part of the Titans’ team during the 2022 and 2024 IPL seasons. Being a veteran in the shortest format of the game and a good leader, Wade will now serve as assistant coach under head coach Ashish Nehra.
Wade’s record as a battler and a champion, especially for his contributions to Australia’s historic win in the 2021 T20 World Cup, makes him a good fit on the GT coaching staff. In announcing Wade’s new position, the Gujarat Titans posted on social media: “Champion. Fighter. Now our Assistant Coach! Welcome back to the GT Dugout, Matthew Wade”
A Brief Look at Wade’s IPL Career
Wade in IPL 2022 has played 10 games, scoring 157 runs at a batting average of 15.70, with his best score being 35 runs. Minimum opportunity meant he has only played a couple of matches in IPL 2024, with a single-digit score constituting his lone opportunity to bat.
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Despite having so few runs, his experience and captaincy are what the franchise considers to be his real asset in T20s. Whereas Wade’s IPL numbers might not be attractive, his international cricket credentials never came into doubt.
Wade was a key member of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup-winning squad. Wade also featured for Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup, before retiring from international cricket after the tournament, having been instrumental in the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL.
Gujarat Titans’ Coaching Staff for IPL 2025
Matthew Wade will be part of a seasoned and vibrant coaching unit at Gujarat Titans. The franchise will be led by head coach Ashish Nehra, who has been instrumental in the franchise’s success from the beginning. The support staff will also include former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel as the batting coach. Besides, Aashish Kapoor and Narender Negi will also be functioning as assistant coaches to round off a coaching unit replete with experience in international and domestic cricket.
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Gujarat Titans’ Performance in the Last IPL Season
The performance of Gujarat Titans in the last IPL season (2024) was disappointing as compared to their inaugural season in 2022 when they won the title. The team last year ended 8th in the points table under the captaincy of Shubman Gill with only five victories from 14 matches. Nonetheless, their performance was marred by ill luck, as two of their matches were abandoned because of rain, which further took a toll on their prospects of reaching the playoffs.
GT’s Star Signings for IPL 2025
In anticipation of the 2025 IPL, Gujarat Titans have acquired many big-name players to expand their squad, including some major ones: English accent doyens Jos Buttler, South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, and New Zealand batsman Glenn Phillips.
Buttler was their costliest purchase in the auction at ₹15.75 crore, followed by Siraj being the costliest Indian player to be purchased at ₹12.25 crore. All these signings are likely to give Gujarat Titans’ team a strong push and make them strong contenders in the upcoming season.
Matthew Wade’s Impact on the Team
Although Wade’s cricketing stint with Gujarat Titans could not be great, his leadership skills and extensive T20 experience will provide immense value to the team as a deputy coach. With experience playing for a World Cup-winning Australian team and being a key player in domestic T20 leagues, Wade is well aware of the pressure and expectations associated with performing at big tournaments like the IPL.
With Wade now part of the coaching staff, he will likely play a pivotal role in nurturing the young talents of Gujarat Titans and ensuring the team’s success in IPL 2025.
Gujarat Titans Squad for IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans’ squad for the 2025 season is a well-balanced mix of experienced international players and talented Indian cricketers. The full squad is as follows:
– Rashid Khan
– Shubman Gill (Captain)
– Sai Sudharsan
– Rahul Tewatia
– Shahrukh Khan
– Kagiso Rabada
– Jos Buttler
– Mohammed Siraj
– Prasidh Krishna
– Nishant Sindhu
– Mahipal Lomror
– Kumar Kushagra
– Anuj Rawat
– Manav Suthar
– Washington Sundar
– Gerald Coetzee
– Arshad Khan
– Gurnoor Brar
– Sherfane Rutherford
– Sai Kishore
– Ishant Sharma
– Jayant Yadav
– Glenn Phillips
– Karim Janat
– Kulwant Khejroliya
With Matthew Wade joining as an assistant coach, Gujarat Titans have filled their coaching team with important experience and expertise for the upcoming 2025 IPL season.
As the season is about to begin afresh, the selection of veteran international players, experienced coaches, and new talent provides an exciting prospect for Gujarat Titans. The fans get to expect an entertaining season as they try to regain their supremacy in the IPL.
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