He was also part of the team that won the title in 2022.
Gujarat Titans (GT) have appointed former Australian wicket-keeper Matthew Wade, who was part of their squad last season, as their assistant coach for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Wade played for Gujarat Titans for two seasons, in 2022 and 2024, but he was not part of the mega auction after retiring from international cricket.
GT announced Matthew Wade as their assistant coach through their social media handle. They welcomed him back to the team, calling him a champion and a fighter while expressing their excitement about his new role in the dugout.
“Champion. Fighter. Now our Assistant Coach! Welcome back to the GT Dugout, Matthew Wade!” Gujarat Titans wrote on X.
Wade played 15 matches in the IPL, with 12 of them for Gujarat Titans. He was also part of the team that won the title in 2022.
The former Australia wicket-keeper was part of the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL 2024-25, where the team won the championship. He played nine matches and scored 168 runs in that tournament.
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Although he has retired from international cricket, he continues to play domestic cricket. This will be Wade’s first experience as a member of a team’s coaching staff.
As an assistant coach, he will work alongside head coach Ashish Nehra and fellow assistant coaches Parthiv Patel, Aashish Kapoor, and Narender Negi.
GT had a disappointing performance last season, ending up eighth in the table. They will be looking for better performance this time. During the auction, they bolstered their team by adding players such as Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada.
They will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign with a home match against Punjab Kings on March 25.
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