Ashish Nehra’s ability to blend humour with intensity has always made him one of the most entertaining personalities in Indian cricket. Now, as the head coach of Gujarat Titans, his animated and light-hearted approach continues to steal the spotlight, even during high-pressure IPL 2025 campaigns.

A perfect example of this came ahead of Gujarat’s face-off with Delhi Capitals when Nehra cheekily interrupted Delhi’s practice session, asking young wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel to leave the nets. His antics not only left the onlookers in splits but also lightened the mood during what was otherwise a focused training session.

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Caught on camera and quickly going viral, the video shows Ashish Nehra jokingly calling out, “Ye Abishek Porel hai na? Aja bhai, last ball. Time up!” The casual command, delivered with a grin, had Delhi’s Axar Patel and assistant coach Hemang Badani bursting into laughter. The Delhi Capitals’ social media handle joined in on the fun too, captioning the video, “Home ground pe ab aise karoge Ashu Paaji?!”

Home ground pe ab aise karoge Ashu Paaji?! 😂🫶 pic.twitter.com/TUqiFByRJ8

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 18, 2025

Such humorous moments might be rare between rival teams, especially during intense training sessions, but Nehra’s charm makes these unusual exchanges seem organic. As Axar and Badani joked about Nehra running both nets, it was clear the camaraderie between former teammates still thrives, regardless of franchise boundaries.

While Gujarat Titans are just behind Delhi Capitals on the points table, with eight points from eight matches, Delhi sit confidently at the top with ten from six, riding high after their nerve-wracking Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals.

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Mitchell Starc, back fresh after skipping the Champions Trophy, was sensational with his death-over execution. His spell—including a clutch Super Over—cemented his form as he led a potent Delhi pace attack. As Nehra’s Titans prepare to counter the in-form Delhi, fans can expect both fierce competition and light-hearted moments when the two sides clash.