Overview
- GT confirmed Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach on March 11, adding a former India wicketkeeper with 19 ODIs, two Tests and a track record that includes guiding Delhi to the 2007–08 Ranji Trophy title.
- The move follows the March 10 appointment of Australia great Matthew Hayden as batting coach, with Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki saying his experience will help shape the team’s batting identity.
- Hayden set the tone for the role by saying, “Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game,” as GT finalizes preparations for the new season.
- The coaching structure now features head coach Ashish Nehra and Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki, with Parthiv Patel continuing in an assistant role as Hayden assumes the primary batting brief.
- GT’s season begins March 31 against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh, with their first home game on April 4 versus Rajasthan Royals, after the IPL’s opening on March 28.