The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 It’s been a season of changing dynamics, but one of the most refreshing stories Gujarat Titans (GT) camp. England’s white ball maestro, If Buttler, quickly became a focal point of franchise culture. Butler’s integration into the Titans family has been seamless in addition to his explosive hitting, thanks in large part to the coach’s unusual and relaxed leadership. Ashish Nehra. In a recent interaction, Buttler lifted the veil on life under ‘Nehra Ji’ by sharing a story that perfectly encapsulates the strange charm of the 2022 champions.
Jos Buttler recalls a memorable and extraordinary story with Ashish Nehra in IPL 2026
Settling into a new franchise can be difficult even for a veteran, but Buttler revealed his advice to England players. Tom Banton and Luke Wood simply accepting Nehra’s ‘uniqueness’. While most coaches today are tied to laptops and spreadsheets, Nehra is known for his hands-on, high-energy and often eccentric approach.
Buttler said something special”only in GujaratA moment during practice that made him smile.Battler witnessed a scene that felt like a scene from a movie as he explained Nehra’s different personality to his teammates while practicing in the secondary.
“I turned around and Ash was on a scooter with Matthew Hayden on his back heading back to this place., I said, look, it’s the same here”, Buttler shared with a laugh in a GT social media interview.
This scooter chronicle moment underscores the laid-back, hierarchy-free atmosphere that Nehra cultivated. It’s not just about eccentricities; Buttler highlighted that Nehra excelled at managing the players by letting them be themselves. Having the legendary commentator and ex-cricketer on a moped during a high-stakes tournament by the head coach defines the GT philosophy: stay loose, stay authentic and enjoy the game.
“𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓lean.
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On the field, the English goalkeeper-turned-fielder turned his comfort off the field into results on the field. Transitioning from the top of the order in Rajasthan to a slightly more flexible role in the Titans’ set-up, Buttler showed why he remains one of the most feared T20 players in the world.
In 4 matches in the 2026 season, Buttler scored 176 runs at an impressive average of 44.00. His strike rate of 158.55 was instrumental in giving GT the boost they needed, especially during the power play. In front of him came an outstanding performance Capitals of Delhiwhere he hit 52 off just 27 balls, featuring five powerful sixes and setting a record for the most powerful sixes by an unopened innings in recent years.
While individual accolades have piled up, including a career that has now surpassed 4,200 IPL runs, Buttler still focuses on the collective. He noted that his goal is to give to the team and play because it is his game. With two-and-a-half centuries in the bag already this season, Buttler’s form is the engine driving Gujarat Titans as they look to climb the points table and reclaim their status as the league’s dominant force.
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