Sai Sudharsan admitted that the person he fears the most is his Gujarat Titans head coach, Ashish Nehra, following the 2026 Indian Premier League season. Nehra has been in charge of Gujarat Titans since the franchise entered the IPL in 2022, the same year Sai began his IPL journey with the team.
Known for his energetic presence, Nehra has played a key role in GT’s remarkable success, guiding them to the title in 2022 and to final appearances in 2023 and 2026. Sai, meanwhile, has established himself as one of the franchise’s most vital players, registering 700-plus run seasons in each of the last two editions.
During a recent interview on a YouTube channel, when asked about the person he fears the most in a team, Sai replied:
“Ashish Nehra. He has an amazing cricketing mind. But sometimes he scares me. He is the most fun person also, yet, is like a father to all the players.”
Sai Sudharsan also praised his relationship with Shubman Gill, saying:
“He was the one who I looked at as a role model when I first came to GT. In my second year, even when I would be doing well, I would be dropped because of the team combination. He would always come and talk to me and point out small areas I can improve at. I have a great relationship with him. I can call him anytime and if I have any doubts, I’ll message him. It’s a blessing that I also get to play with him in the Indian team.”
“He’s A Great Person” — Sai Sudharsan Lauds Gautam Gambhir
Sai Sudharsan praised Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir for giving players the freedom to express themselves on the field. The young left-hander made his Test debut in England last year, less than a year after Gambhir took charge as head coach.
“The most important thing for a player in a team is having freedom to express. He’s (Gambhir) a person who says do whatever you want and I’ll back you. That’s what allows me to play for the team rather than think about how to score for myself. He is creating an environment where players are more expressive. He is a really good person, who backs the players a lot,” said Sai Sudharsan (via the aforementioned source).
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