Twitterati bid adieu to Ashish Nehra for his unforgettable contribution to Indian cricket
Before the left-arm seamer slumped to career-threatening injuries he had an epic World Cup 2003 in South Africa.
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The 90s breed of cricketers’ journey with the Indian team finally came to an end after veteran fast bowler Ashish Nehra hung his boot on 1st November playing the first Twenty20 International against New Zealand. The fast bowler whose career was plagued with a plethora of injuries had a career span of over 18 years. He finished his career on a winning note beating the Kiwis by 53 runs. Since his international debut in 1999 against Sri Lanka in Colombo, he played total 164 International matches across the formats.
Following his unimpressive Test debut at Colombo, he was overlooked before resuming a remarkable journey under the brave captaincy of Sourav Ganguly at the beginning of this new millennium. Nehra became among the bright fast bowling prospects for India alongside Javagal Sreenath and Zaheer Khan in the 2003 World Cup where India finished as runners-up.
Before the left-arm seamer slumped to career-threatening injuries he had an epic World Cup in South Africa. Though his career was never lifted, 6 for 23 against England will always be written in golden word as it is the best bowling spell by an Indian bowler at the World Cup stage.
However, this is not his only remarkable performance, he held his nerve in the final over against Pakistan in the first ODI of the bilateral series against Pakistan in 2004. He brought India the win against Pakistan in the semi-final of 2011 World Cup. After a decade Nehra became one of the best T20I bowlers.
Now, on the day of his farewell from all forms of cricket, he went home wicketless as skipper Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya dropped catches off his bowling. On the final day of his office, the cricketing community ushered praises on him and congratulated him for his unforgettable contribution to the Indian cricket.
Here are some of the best tweets thanking Nehraji and congratulating him on a wonderful career:
Fitting end to a champion career. Well done Ashish Nehra. Proud servant of Indian Cricket
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) November 2, 2017
#NehraJi 's last was the first win for India ?? against NZ in #T20 internationals, eventful night at the Kotla…!!
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 2, 2017
Congratulations Ashish Nehra on a career which displayed enormous character & skill over a long period of time. Wishing u all the happiness!
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 2, 2017
#NehraJi well done on an impressive career despite all your challenges. You’re a real fighter, will miss seeing you on the field !
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) November 1, 2017
A man who never gave up, inspite of going through 12 surgeries on his body, such was his passion. A friend, team mate, big brother here's wishing you an entertaining life post retirement #AashishNehra pic.twitter.com/wiwT5wtDOJ
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) 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
235 wickets mostly on Indian pitches doesn’t come that easy.U have been great servant of Indian cricket Well done on ur career Nehra Ji
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 1, 2017
End of an era , Ashish Nehra. Congratulations on a fighting and wonderful career. Wish you the best , Ashish.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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
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
#ThankYouAshishNehra ?? pic.twitter.com/v6o3d1TalZ
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 1, 2017
Great win, #TeamIndia! Nice to see a well deserved farewell for #AshishNehra. Wish you & your family the best of health & happiness in life? pic.twitter.com/Ml9zFUWCpz
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 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
It was appropriate that Ashish Nehra bowled the last over. He must have been moved by the goodbye from the team and the crowd
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 1, 2017
Congratulations on a fantastic career Ashish Nehraji .Thank you for some amazing memories. pic.twitter.com/veqzz6lCXQ
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 1, 2017
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