IPL 2025: Nehra out, Yuvraj in, Dravid back.

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Nehra and Solanki Expected to Depart

Gujarat Titans (GT) head coach Ashish Nehra and Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki are reportedly set to leave the franchise before the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Both Nehra and Solanki have been pivotal figures for GT since their inaugural season in 2022, leading the team to win the title and reach the finals again in 2023.

Yuvraj Singh in Talks to Join Coaching Staff

According to CricketNext, GT is in discussions with former India player Yuvraj Singh to join their coaching staff. Although no final decision has been made, the talks are ongoing. These potential changes have been anticipated since Gary Kirsten, the team’s mentor, left to take a full-time position with the Pakistan cricket team.

“There are likely to be many changes. Ashish Nehra and Vikram Solanki are probably moving on, and discussions about Yuvraj Singh have begun. While nothing is confirmed, we may see some major changes in the Gujarat Titans’ coaching staff,” a source revealed.

Support Staff Adjustments

Other members of the support staff, including Aashish Kapoor, Naeem Amin, Narender Negi, and Mithun Manhas, might also seek opportunities elsewhere as part of the broader changes within the team.

Challenges in the 2024 Season

The Titans had a stellar start in the IPL but faced a disappointing 2024 season, finishing eighth under new captain Shubman Gill. The trade of Hardik Pandya to the Mumbai Indians created significant challenges for the team, disrupting their balance. The absence of Mohammed Shami due to injury further complicated their season.

Rahul Dravid’s Return to Rajasthan Royals

In another significant development, Rahul Dravid is likely to return to the Rajasthan Royals as head coach. Dravid has a history with the franchise, having played for them and served as their mentor in the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

Following his mentorship at Rajasthan Royals, Dravid worked with the Indian cricket team, managing the U-19 and A teams, then moving to the National Cricket Academy (NCA), and eventually becoming the head coach of the senior team. His last role as head coach was particularly notable, leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup.(online casino games)