IPL franchise and winners of the 2022 edition, Gujrat Titans (GT) have appointed former India batter Parthiv Patel as their batting and assistant coach ahead of the mega auction which is scheduled to be held on November 24 and 25 in Riyadh.
Before this move, Patel was associated with the Mumbai Indians as their talent scout. Patel’s inclusion in GT’s coaching set-up can turn out to be a major boost for for the franchise ahead of the upcoming mega auction.
“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 a statement.
The Indian wicketkeeper-batter announced his retirement from all formats of the game back in December 2020 and has been busy with scouting and commentary duties ever since. He keeps a close eye on the domestic circuit as well, making him a valuable asset for GT as they aim to improve on their disappointing display in the 2024 IPL season.
GT retained a total of 5 players in IPL’s retention phase. Afghanistan spinner was the franchise’s top pick and was retained for INR 18 crore while skipper Shubman Gill took a pay-cut and was retained at 16.5 crores. Sai Sudharsan was brought back to the franchise for 8.5 crores, while Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia got retained for 4 crores each.
