Gujarat Titans (GT) have named Parthiv Patel as their new assistant and batting coach for IPL 2025. The 2022 IPL winners announced the former Indian wicketkeeper’s appointment through a press release.
Patel will replace GT’s former batting coach and mentor, Gary Kirsten, in the job. Kirsten left the role after he took up the white-ball coaching assignment with Pakistan earlier this year.
GT has received a massive boost following Patel’s appointment ahead of the upcoming auction. His vast knowledge of India’s domestic cricket will come in handy while picking some talented players.
“The Gujarat Titans are pleased to announce the appointment of Parthiv Patel as their new assistant and batting coach. With a distinguished 17-year career as a former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Parthiv brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team. As the Titans prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Parthiv’s insights into batting techniques and strategies will play a crucial role in enhancing the players’ skills. Parthiv, who is known for his sharp cricketing acumen and ability to mentor young talent, will strengthen the coaching staff and contribute to player development and performance,” Gujarat Titans said in the press release.
This will be Parthiv Patel’s first coaching stint in the IPL. But before this, he worked with Mumbai Indians as a talent scout for three editions until IPL 2023. Patel was also associated with MI Emirates as their batting coach in the inaugural ILT20 2023 season.
Now Patel will work with the Titans head coach and his former teammate Ashish Nehra. GT also has Vikram Solanki as Director of Cricket and Aashish Kapoor as assistant coach.
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Patel, hailing from Gujarat, played for India in 65 international matches and scored 1706 runs. He also played in the IPL for six teams between 2008 and 2019 and amassed 2848 runs in 139 matches.
