Ashish Nehra - (Source : @Johns/X.com)
On Monday, April 21, Kolkata Knight Riders hosted Gujarat Titans for IPL 2025 match 39 of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens. Gujarat, batting first, put 188 runs on the board. In reply, the Titans got off to a perfect start as the Knight Riders lost a wicket early on.
Meanwhile, the camera also panned on GT head coach Ashish Nehra, who was constantly giving messages to his fielders and captain Shubman Gill at the boundary ropes. It is worth noting that Nehra is the only coach in the IPL, who similar to a football manager, likes to be at the boundary rope and constantly pass out messages from the dug-out.
Nehra's action has caught internet's actions and few fans have also complained about Nehra's actions. Further, this article will shed light on whether a coach is allowed to give messages to their player during the match..
Is A Coach Allowed To Pass A Message To Their Players During The Match?
It is worth noting that several fans have argued that IPL has two strategic time-out and it is unfair to send signals during the match. However, for the unversed, IPL have not set any particular rule which stops coaches from sending messages through the dug-out.
It is worth noting that had Ashish Nehra crossed the boundary cushion, then the umpires would have deemed it illegal, but as long as the GT head coach is sending out messages from the dugout, it is all fair and he can continue to send out messages.
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