Shubman Gill breaks silence on Nehra vs Gambhir: who's the better coach?
As Shubman Gill prepares for his much-anticipated Test captaincy debut, he opens up in an exclusive chat with Dinesh Karthik for Sky Sports Cricket. Gill shares honest insights on working under two cricketing greats — Ashish Nehra and Gautam Gambhir. From calling Nehra 'hands-on and animated' to praising Gambhir for being 'committed and crystal clear,' Gill breaks down the contrasting coaching styles of the two IPL legends. While Nehra has guided Gujarat Titans to consistent success, including an IPL title, Gambhir has led both LSG and KKR to the playoffs — even lifting the trophy with KKR in 2024. Who's the better coach? The expressive Nehra or the focused Gambhir? Watch the full video to find out what Shubman Gill really thinks.
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