Ahead of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) have made a significant move by appointing former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade as their assistant coach.
Sports News: Gujarat Titans (GT) have appointed former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade as their assistant coach ahead of IPL 2025. Wade, who played for Gujarat Titans last season, will now be a crucial part of the coaching staff. Gujarat Titans announced this decision via a post on their official social media account, X (formerly Twitter). The franchise highlighted Wade's experience and understanding of the game as valuable assets to the team.
From Player to Coach
Matthew Wade returned to the IPL in 2022 with Gujarat Titans. He played only two matches in the previous season (IPL 2024), scoring just four runs. Following this, the franchise released him before the mega auction. Now, Wade will take on a coaching role. Wade retired from red-ball cricket in March 2023 and announced his retirement from international cricket in October 2024 after playing in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He played a total of 15 IPL matches, scoring 183 runs at an average of 14.64.
Gujarat Titans' New Strategy
Shubman Gill will once again captain Gujarat Titans. The team failed to reach the playoffs last season but aims for a b comeback this year with the new coaching setup. The franchise plans to leverage Wade's experience to improve the team's batting and strategy. Wade is known for his aggressive style of play and strategic thinking, which could benefit GT significantly.
Gujarat Titans will begin their IPL 2025 campaign on March 25th at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad against Punjab Kings (PBKS). This season will be crucial for the franchise as they aim to return to the playoffs.
Gujarat Titans' Team
Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharshan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Gerald Coetzee, R Sai Kishore, Mahipaul Lomror, Gurnoor Singh Barar, Mohammed Arshad Khan, Ishant Sharma, Kumar Kushgra, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Manav Singh, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, and Kulwant Khejroliya.
