Overview
- Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar publicly endorsed Ashish Nehra on Sportstar’s Insight Edge podcast on June 2–3, 2026, urging the BCCI to consider Nehra for the senior men's white-ball/T20 head coach role.
- Manjrekar argued Nehra is a 'street-smart' and clinical coach who should join the national setup only as a head coach rather than as a bowling coach or consultant.
- Nehra’s coaching record with Gujarat Titans since 2022 includes one IPL title, two finals and four playoff appearances in five seasons, a record Manjrekar cited as the main justification for his endorsement.
- Gautam Gambhir remains India’s current head coach with a contract running through the 2027 ODI World Cup, so Manjrekar’s remarks are media commentary not an official BCCI decision.
- BCCI appointments typically weigh wider criteria than IPL form, so Manjrekar’s call may raise debate and scrutiny but any change would depend on selection policies, contract timing and formal BCCI action.