Ashish Nehra’s international cricket career has finally come to an end after the first India vs New Zealand T20I at the Feroz Shah Kotla on November 1. In the last 10 years, it was the first time that the men in blue defeated the Kiwis in the quickest format of international cricket. With this victory, Nehra got the perfect farewell at his home ground. Probably, there was no better way to say goodbye to the game which earned him name and fame in the last 18 years.
In his last match against New Zealand, Nehra bowled a total of 4 overs. The 38-year-old veteran pacer 29 runs however, a few missed catches couldn’t let him take wickets. The last over was delivered by him when the Kiwis needed 61 from 6 balls. While bowling the last ball as a member of the Indian cricket team, Nehra turned emotional which was clearly visible on his face. The crowd cheered for him while people from cricket and film fraternity wished him on social media for his bright future.
Following are the tweets:
End of an era , Ashish Nehra. Congratulations on a fighting and wonderful career. Wish you the best , Ashish.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 1, 2017
#ThankYouAshishNehra pic.twitter.com/pFqybGkFXJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 1, 2017
Another good win and a complete team performance.
Wishing Ashish bhaiya all the luck for everything in the future. It’s been an honor sharing the field and the dressing room with you. @BCCI #INDvNZ #NehraJi pic.twitter.com/hfCTHfo8rP— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 1, 2017
Many congratulations to Ashish Nehra on a wonderful career. With his grit&will power he is an inspiration for all cricketers.Happy 2nd inngs
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 1, 2017
What a wonderful victory #TeamIndia! @BCCI Very well done A great send off to #Nehraji pic.twitter.com/cO5qONesHO
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 1, 2017
Great batting display by India. @SDhawan25, @ImRo45 & @imVkohli played some amazing shots. My best wishes to #AshishNehra for his last game. pic.twitter.com/uivbFOWD3Z
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 1, 2017
Gud luck my bro #Ashishnehra playing his last game 2day.jus enjoy as we did in this pic aftr winning th World Cup2011. Bhangra khich @BCCI pic.twitter.com/DDkqngSNf7
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 1, 2017
#Ashishnehra one last time.. You will be missed. India will always cherish you who did great service to the country. Top man. Team man! pic.twitter.com/SL9J01QTuX
— ANGAD BEDI! (@Imangadbedi) November 1, 2017
A man who battled so many injuries with positivity, fighting temperament & a big heart. Wishing #AshishNehra a wonderful retired life. pic.twitter.com/DICbNjVWsY
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) November 1, 2017
Those last 5 mins, that’s the beauty of team sport. Well done lads, you gave one of the nicest guys one of the nicest farewells #AshishNehra
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) November 1, 2017
My best wishes to #AshishNehra for the life beyond the cricket pitch. 18 years of international cricket is indeed a long journey. pic.twitter.com/LdFwUSASoq
— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) November 1, 2017
After 12 surgeries, decades of pace and now a comeback at 36, here’s #AshishNehra bowling for the last time. #INDvNZ
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) November 1, 2017
Well played @SDhawan25 @ImRo45 @imVkohli @msdhoni @yuzi_chahal #AshishNehra great game played in Delhi, India will miss you #AshishNehra
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) November 1, 2017
Glorious send off for the affable #AshishNehra
Wonderful sight for a fan and dressing room favourite #ThankYouNehra ji pic.twitter.com/oiIzVW9z8F— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) November 1, 2017
All the best #NehraJi for the future! Thank you for your love for the game and your contribution to #TeamIndia. #Champ
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) November 1, 2017
18 years at the intl level as a bowler is pretty special. Always backed his own ability – rarely out of control. #NehraJi
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) November 1, 2017
I’ll never forget ur spell against England in the 2003 WC. U’ve really served the country well, #Nehraji. Wish u a successful life️ pic.twitter.com/rW1NVODOlV
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 1, 2017
Big salaam #Ashishnehra …Big thank you. 12 surgeries later, you have lots to tell your grandchildren with pride. #indvsnz
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) November 1, 2017
धन्यवाद #NehraJi। हम आपको, आपके खेल को और आपकी मुस्कुराहट को हमेशा मिस करेंगे। भगवान आपके आगे के जीवन को सार्थक और सफल बनाए रखे। जय हो।
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) November 1, 2017
Ashish Nehra debuted in 1999 in a Test match against Sri Lanka. Since then he played under different captains including Sourav Ganguly, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli.
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