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NEW DELHI: It seems Ashish Nehra has reached the finishing point of his international career. TOI has learnt that the 38-year-old left-arm pacer has picked the T20I against New Zealand, to be played at the Ferozeshah Kotla in the Capital on November 1, to be his final international match for India.

Nehra was brought into the T20 side for the ongoing three-match series against Australia after a gap of eight months since playing England earlier in the year. But captain Virat Kohli hasn't played him in the first two games.

It is learnt that Nehra had a word with the captain and the team management on Wednesday afternoon. "He (Nehra) called the entire squad and said he is calling it quits from international cricket. That caught the entire team by surprise but he requested if he could play his last game at his home ground in Delhi," a source close to the development told TOI.

There are theories that not making the playing XI in the first two games could have triggered the decision. But a top BCCI official said Nehra had already planned for this. "The team was easing him into top-flight cricket. He has not played any cricket after getting injured in the last IPL. He said he would have retired after the third match against Australia in Hyderabad. Since India play their next T20 in Delhi, Nehra prefers to play that match," the official informed.

Nehra has had an injury-plagued career which spanned 18 years. The frequent injuries forced him to retire from Test cricket 10 years ago. He has been part of two ODI World Cup campaigns - 2003 and 2011. He was ignored by the selectors despite taking 2/33 in against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup semifinal. That happens to be his last ODI since he fractured a finger in that semifinal.

The Delhi pacer was recalled ahead of the World T20 Championship in India in 2016 to add experience and variety to the attack. His performance since has been top notch.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...zealand-t20-at-kotla/articleshow/61037324.cms
 
He was decent for a while in ODIs but that's it. His spell against Eng in the ICC World Cup 2003 probably the best of his career.
 
Saw his recent interview with Jatin on youtube. Man, he is a damm funny guy. He jokingly said that he is planning to play till 40. :nehra
 
Thanks for the wonderful memories, particularly with your fielding.
 
Considered himself a rubbish bowler but did well to elevate himself from rubbish to decent one.
 
Goodbye Nehra ji!

1 WC victory, 1 WC finals. One of our more successful limited overs bowlers
 
Decent limited overs bowler.

Actually seemed to have gotten better once he was over 30.
 
I liked Nehra, always seem to give his full effort even if his fielding was the butt of jokes. Still remember his spell vs England in the 2003 WC and him being sick on the field which won him my mum's sympathy :))
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All the best to Ashish Nehra on his retirement. Thanks for the memories &#55357;&#56859; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/R4VgXYCoDj">pic.twitter.com/R4VgXYCoDj</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/925794340382953472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Utmost respect to Ashish Nehra - a guy who always gave his time and supported charity events and good causes <a href="https://t.co/LhbMliPmvI">pic.twitter.com/LhbMliPmvI</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/925795544693342214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2017</a></blockquote>
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The guy had far more talent than he ever realised or ever used. He bowled at a decent pace- somewhere in the 85mph range, his seam position for a left arm swing bowler was almost perfect for inswing to the right handers but in the cold light of day he under achieved big time. Two things held him back; injuries and mental fraility under pressure.
 
Nehra was a good bowler and I remember him bowling really quick in the 2003 world cup especially in he game against England where he took 6/23. He just had too many injuries and never fulfilled his potential. He did come back and became a useful bowler in T20's and ODI's but nowhere near the Nehra who played in 2003 WC. Good luck to him and congrats on a good career.
 
Sedhi Catch Nahe Pakartay (Glaring at Dhoni and Dravid) !!! :)) :))

What a Legend!!
 
Decent bowler who had a very good 18+ year career.

Can leave with his head held high and definitely a role model for young aspiring bowlers and how a great work ethic can prolong a career :)

Complete opposite of how the career of Irfan Pathan despite the lattter being a more talented bowler.
 
I liked Nehra, always seem to give his full effort even if his fielding was the butt of jokes. Still remember his spell vs England in the 2003 WC and him being sick on the field which won him my mum's sympathy :))

Yup, the highlight of his career.

 
So now we have only two international cricketers from top teams left from last century;
Shoaib Malik and Rangana Herath?
 
Nehraji Appreciation Thread

Has been an awesome cricketer that has inspired kids to pick up bowling rather than batting in a runs hungry country.

Farewell Ashish Nehra.

Share your memories with him :babar
 
What's so great about this guy?

He's self anointing himself as a legend, almost like he's had a 15+ year non-stop career playing all around the world.

The likes of Harbhajan, Gambhir and Yuvraj have done far more for India but have been quietly sidelined and we have this Nehra wanting all the attention and the eyeballs.

I'm not impressed.
 
What's so great about this guy?

He's self anointing himself as a legend, almost like he's had a 15+ year non-stop career playing all around the world.

The likes of Harbhajan, Gambhir and Yuvraj have done far more for India but have been quietly sidelined and we have this Nehra wanting all the attention and the eyeballs.

I'm not impressed.
Economical swing bowling, helping win the 2011 World Cup, and almost the 2003, and all round great guy, also great IPL player in his last few years, what is not to appreciate brother?
 
Poor man's Chaminda Vaas. Great servant of Indian cricket though. Players such as him and Agarkar did very well for themselves even though they would not have been selected as pace bowlers for most Test playing nations.
 
What's so great about this guy?

He's self anointing himself as a legend, almost like he's had a 15+ year non-stop career playing all around the world.

The likes of Harbhajan, Gambhir and Yuvraj have done far more for India but have been quietly sidelined and we have this Nehra wanting all the attention and the eyeballs.

I'm not impressed.

Was thinking the same thing. Guys like Zak, Yuvi, Gambhir, Bhajji and even Raina have won more matches for India than Nehra. Gambhir deserves a farewell too.
 
Was thinking the same thing. Guys like Zak, Yuvi, Gambhir, Bhajji and even Raina have won more matches for India than Nehra. Gambhir deserves a farewell too.

Apart from Zak all the above are still active players with national ambitious. I'm sure if they manage to break into team India they will get a farewell.
 
What's so great about this guy?

He's self anointing himself as a legend, almost like he's had a 15+ year non-stop career playing all around the world.

The likes of Harbhajan, Gambhir and Yuvraj have done far more for India but have been quietly sidelined and we have this Nehra wanting all the attention and the eyeballs.

I'm not impressed.

When did he anoint himself a "legend"? He's a quality player, one who was good enough to represent his country. And if not for chronic injuries he would have had much better stats. His comeback from injuries and playing at such a late age as a fast bowler are impressive enough.

And he's humble to boot. Too bad he doesn't meet your so-called standards.
 
Was pretty average, but people making it look like he was better than zaheer, which he definitely wasn't.
 
Was thinking the same thing. Guys like Zak, Yuvi, Gambhir, Bhajji and even Raina have won more matches for India than Nehra. Gambhir deserves a farewell too.

Heck, Sehwag played his last game in a test series vs Australia, the last match of which was in Delhi - his home ground. He was quietly dropped after the 2nd test in Hyderabad never to play again. He didn't get a farewell too, in spite of contributing so much to our Test and ODI teams for 10+ years.
 
Aasish was a skiddy and nippy bowler when he started. I never liked his bowling action, but he generated good pace. He massively underachieved. A good servant of Indian cricket.
 
India Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Ashish Nehra To Make Debut As Commentator

Ashish Nehra, who quit all forms of cricket at the end of the first T20 international with New Zealand on November 1, is all set to make his debut as a commentator when India take on Sri Lanka in the 1st Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The left-arm seamer, who had made quite a name for himself as a death bowler and had come to team's rescue on many occasions, also has the gift of the gab. Nehra's former Delhi and India teammate Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to welcome the former in a new avatar.

"Nehra ji ka commentary welcome zoron shoron se hona chahiye. Apne style me aap log bhi Nehra ji ko welcome zaroor karein (Nehra ji's commentary welcome should be done with pomp. Everyone welcome Nehra ji in their own style)," Sehwag tweeted.

The left-arm fast bowler had been playing his post-retirement cards close to the chest, but did hint at taking up commentary.

"As of now, I will take it easy. I want to spend time with my family. But again, will do something related to cricket only because that's what I have done in the last 25 years and that's what I know. Either it's coaching or commentary, you will come to know soon," Nehra said in an exclusive chat with NDTV shortly after quitting.

In his long career, Nehra's most iconic moment on the field for India came during the 2003 World Cup against England. The speedster claimed one of his best figures (6/23) and helped India register a comprehensive win.

Nehra, who made his Test debut in 1999 against Sri Lanka in Colombo, played 17 Tests for India and claimed 44 wickets at an average of 42.40.

He made his ODI debut in 2001 and went on to play 120 ODIs, claiming 157 wickets at an average of 31.72. In 27 T20Is, Nehra bagged 34 wickets.

https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-sr...sh-nehra-to-make-debut-as-commentator-1775699
 
A batsman can do with yoga and weight training but for the merchants of speed, former India pacer Ashish Nehra feels the absence of running for more than three months at a stretch could come in their way of fitness. According to him, the fast bowlers will have to start running sooner or later. India is in the second week of a three-week lockdown enforced to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 70 lives while infecting over 3000 people.

With sporting activities coming to a standstill, the elite athletes are confined to their homes, trying to remain fit while hoping for action to begin once normalcy returns.

"Let's consider a few situations. Even if the lockdown ends on April 15, it will take a lot of time for social life to become normal. "If you ask me, I am not expecting any cricketing activity before July. So this is a long break but once action starts fast bowlers have the biggest challenge to remain fit," Nehra told PTI during an interaction.

Just like former India team physio John Gloster, Nehra also feels that the paucity of space for most cricketers is a problem and more so for the fast bowlers.

"Lack of running time for fast bowlers is an issue. Now the situation is unavoidable. So whoever at least has a garden with say 15 metres or 20 metres space, they should do shuttle run thrice a week unless they are allowed to train at grounds," said Nehra.

Shuttle run comprises short strides between 20 to 40 metres where players run between points A and B.

"You can do as much of yoga or free weights, fast bowler's life is nothing without good running time. There is a lot of difference with batsmen," said Nehra, who has been a bowling coach with IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Why does one need to run more than say cycling or swimming? "It's not just about heart-rate but also about bowling muscles such as hamstring, glutes, groin and calf, they remain activated. Giving a choice between swimming, cycling and running, as a cricketer I would say running. Also a bit of shadow bowling can help in visualization," said Nehra, who has played 164 internationals for India (17 Tests, 120 ODIs and 27 T20Is).

He had a word of advice for those who have sprawling terraces with soil and grass cover.

"It's fine if you are doing Surya Namaskar on terrace but if you start running and doing shuttle run, you will end up damaging your knees and ankles because of hard surface.The very reason that professional players should avoid playing tennis on hard courts in five-star hotels. They are cement courts."

Nehra said that he is confident whether it's the BCCI or ICC, even if there is a semblance of normalcy by June, they will give at least a month's time to the players to prepare, as one can't suddenly start playing.

"And injuries can happen to anyone. The fast bowler who has trained the least might be fitter than fast bowler who has trained the most. Nature of sport is such. But yes, I hope that if lockdown ends, they have access to grounds," said Nehra.

And he also had a word of caution for fast bowlers and professional players in general.

"Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra, after this prolonged break, can afford to come back with a paunch. Not active players. So break ka matlab ye naahi ki biryani khaani hain (A break from sport doesn't mean you will have biryani)."

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cor...id-lockdown-an-issue-for-fast-bowlers-2206517
 
Former Indian speedster Ashish Nehra, on Sunday, recalled the ODI match against Pakistan in which he was caught on camera ‘hurling abuses’ at Mahendra Singh Dhoni after an edge off Shahid Afridi’s bat went between the keeper and Rahul Dravid who was standing at first slip. The moment took place 15 years ago in 2005 in Ahmedabad, and Nehra, on Sunday, said that he is not proud of his behaviour on that day. Speaking in an interview to Times of India, Nehra recalled the 2nd ODI from the Pakistan series in 2005 in Visakhapatnam, in which Dhoni had smashed his maiden ODI hundred.

“I distinctly remember that match in Visakhapatnam. It was the second ODI of that series. In a video that went viral, I am seen hurling abuses at MS after an edge off Shahid Afridi’s bat goes between Dhoni and Rahul Dravid at first slip. People assume it’s from the Vizag match, but that incident is from the fourth ODI in Ahmedabad. However, I must admit I am not proud of my behaviour,” Nehra said.

He went on to explain the reason for his reaction. “I had been hit for six by Afridi off just the previous ball. There was the usual pressure of an India-Pakistan match. Suddenly, I created a chance and it was missed. I lost my cool. That wasn’t the only incident where a player has lost his cool in that manner. Both Dravid and Dhoni were fine with me after the game but that doesn’t justify my behaviour,” he said.

The former left-armer further added that the video went viral because it has Dhoni in it. “The video is still popular because it has Dhoni in it. It’s like that old picture of me presenting an award to Virat Kohli when he was a kid. The picture is famous because it has Kohli in it, not because of me,” he said.

Nehra added that he has to give an explanation to his kids someday over the video. “I know someday my kids will eventually watch that video clip and I’ll have to explain why I behaved that way,” he said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...n-odi-match/story-axaQJJFVi60L9eGGET71zK.html
 
One of the greatest bowlers of all time to play for the opposition teams ofcourse. It was like having a man down.
 
Economical swing bowling, helping win the 2011 World Cup, and almost the 2003, and all round great guy, also great IPL player in his last few years, what is not to appreciate brother?

so? He was trash in tests and that automatically rules him out of the ATG category. Not that he was ever close to that level.
He was trash in odi too. Just had one good world cup in familiar conditons. AGAINST Top teams he always bottled it. Mediocre player.
 
so? He was trash in tests and that automatically rules him out of the ATG category. Not that he was ever close to that level.
He was trash in odi too. Just had one good world cup in familiar conditons. AGAINST Top teams he always bottled it. Mediocre player.
He's good, very good indeed.. According to you whoever you dislike is mediocre player..

By the way he was super fit even in his last leg..
 
average of 42 in tests and 37 in odi.

average of 31 not 37 in ODIs

but whats more impressive is that his average in major tournaments is as follows.

ODI World Cups: 22.7
ICC Champions Trophy: 28.5

So clearly went up a level on big occasions and the 2 WCs he played, India reached finals in both.
 
average of 31 not 37 in ODIs

but whats more impressive is that his average in major tournaments is as follows.

ODI World Cups: 22.7
ICC Champions Trophy: 28.5

So clearly went up a level on big occasions and the 2 WCs he played, India reached finals in both.

37 vs top 4 teams. Look it up.

True he had a good world cup but only because it was at home.

he was never consistent enough. philander also has a better average than wasim and waqar. That makes him better now?

In terms of impact nehra was useless vs the big teams.
 
37 vs top 4 teams. Look it up.

True he had a good world cup but only because it was at home.

he was never consistent enough. philander also has a better average than wasim and waqar. That makes him better now?

In terms of impact nehra was useless vs the big teams.
He had a good world cup in 2003 also.

Secondly not everyone is atg and decent players have won matches for india many times, nehra had a good career.
An avg of 31 in odis is good for an indian fast bowler.
 
One of the best bowlers I have seen. As a left hand bowler, it is very tight between him and Wasim at the top.

At his best he was pure magic.
 
37 vs top 4 teams. Look it up.

True he had a good world cup but only because it was at home.

he was never consistent enough. philander also has a better average than wasim and waqar. That makes him better now?

In terms of impact nehra was useless vs the big teams.

no one is saying he was an ATG so i dont even know what your aim is here

he was an ok bowler who did well in world cups which india ended up doing well in.

many players have played home world cups and not done well so its stupid to not want to value those performances. and in any case WC is a WC wherever it is. He also did well in the 2003 WC
 
no one is saying he was an ATG so i dont even know what your aim is here

he was an ok bowler who did well in world cups which india ended up doing well in.

many players have played home world cups and not done well so its stupid to not want to value those performances. and in any case WC is a WC wherever it is. He also did well in the 2003 WC

so you would take nehra over the likes of umar gul for example? Similar averages.

Who had better impact vs top teams. I specifically said top teams. He averages 37 vs top teams. He averages 38 vs australia. 40 vs south africa. He was good vs pakistan I agree and New zeland. He was poor against England and englsnd wasn't even good back then.
 
so you would take nehra over the likes of umar gul for example? Similar averages.

Who had better impact vs top teams. I specifically said top teams. He averages 37 vs top teams. He averages 38 vs australia. 40 vs south africa. He was good vs pakistan I agree and New zeland. He was poor against England and englsnd wasn't even good back then.

Umar Gul himself really went up a level in ICC tournaments so would go with him.

But Id def take Nehra over guys we have had like Mohammad Irfan etc.

but again youre missing the point. im not even saying nehra is great or better tha xyz.
 
Umar Gul himself really went up a level in ICC tournaments so would go with him.

But Id def take Nehra over guys we have had like Mohammad Irfan etc.

but again youre missing the point. im not even saying nehra is great or better tha xyz.

don't get me wrong I don't rate GUl either Gul is just a decent bowler but nehra is worse.
 
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