Ashish Nehra is set to play his last international match at the ground where it all started. Since his debut back in 1999 against Sri Lanka, Nehra’s 18 long careers has not been without hiccups, but his ability to bounce back and never-say-die spirit makes him one of the most loved cricketer.
Here are few interesting facts fans should know about Nehra Ji:
Throughout his cricketing career Nehra has been associated with number 64 whether its India team or the Indian Premier League, the pacer always wore 64 on the back of his jersey.
He is the only Indian bowler to take six wickets twice in ODIs, once against England and the other against Sri Lanka
Nehra bowled India to victory against England in World Cup 2003, his 6/23 remains the best bowling figure by an Indian in the WC till date
In his18 years career injures plagued Nehra which made him miss major part of his career, but despite that he has been part of 2 WC and 2 World T20s
Has played for four IPL teams - Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors India and Chennai Super Kings