IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans appoint Matthew Wade as assistant coach
What's the story
The Gujarat Titans have appointed former Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade as their assistant coach for Indian Premier League 2025. Wade, who was part of GT's title-winning team in 2022, will now join head coach Ashish Nehra and other members of the coaching staff. This will be his new role after his two-year association with the team as a player in 2022 and 2024.
Player to coach
Wade's journey with Gujarat Titans
Wade's journey with the Gujarat Titans has been defined by his on-field contributions. He played 12 of his 15 IPL matches for GT and was part of the squad that lifted the title in 2022 under Hardik Pandya's captaincy. After retiring from international cricket, which resulted in his omission from the IPL mega auction, Wade continues to be an integral part of GT's coaching team.
Coaching lineup
Wade joins a seasoned coaching team
In his new role as assistant coach, Wade will be joining a seasoned coaching team at Gujarat Titans. This includes head coach Nehra, batting coach Parthiv Patel, and assistant coaches Aashish Kapoor and Narender Negi. The team's diverse coaching lineup is bound to bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to IPL 2025.
Information
GT start their season versus PBKS, finished 8th last season
GT start their IPL 2025 season versus the Punjab Kings on March 25. Notably, last season, GT went on to finish 8th in the 10-team table. They collected 12 points.