Parthiv Patel set to join Gujarat Titans as batting mentor: Report https://www.cricketwinner.com Parthiv Patel was previously a talent scout for Mumbai Indians. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:19:10 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[Parthiv Patel set to join Gujarat Titans as batting mentor: Report]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/parthiv-patel-set-to-join-gujarat-titans-as-batting-mentor-report/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/parthiv-patel-set-to-join-gujarat-titans-as-batting-mentor-report/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:49:10 GMT

The former Indian wicketkeeper batter Parthiv Patel is set to join the Gujarat Titans as their batting mentor for their upcoming IPL 2025 season.

According to a report by Times of India (TOI),"Sources reveal that Parthiv Patel will join the support staff led by Indian Head Coach Ashish Nehra".

Parthiv Patel will take the role from South Africa International and ODI World Cup Winning Coach, Gary Kirsten as he left the Titans to take the white-ball head Coach duties of the Pakistan Team. Parthiv represented Gujarat during his Domestic career and led them to win their maiden Ranji Trophy title against Mumbai in the 2016-17 season.

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The 39-year-old represented the National Team in all three formats and he is also the youngest wicketkeeper to represent the country when he made his debut in 2002.

Parthiv Patel and his IPL Career

Wicketkeeper batter has represented various teams in the IPL. He played for Chennai Super Kings from 2008 to 2010. Then he represented the currently defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala. He then made the switch to the Deccan Chargers in 2012, followed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2012. He played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2014 and then joined Mumbai Indians from 2015 to 2017. His final stint in IPL was with Royal Challengers Bengaluru again from 2018 to 2020.

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In December 2020, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket and joined the Mumbai Indians in a scouting role. He is also a commentator in IPL along with international matches as well.

Gujarat Titans will look to make a strong comeback after a disappointing 2024 season as they failed to make it to playoffs for the first time since their debut season. They finished at eighth position in points table last season.

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