Nehra set to retire from all forms of cricket: report

India media reports veteran pacer wants to play his final game on November 1 in Delhi against New Zealand


Reuters October 12, 2017
PHOTO: AFP

BENGALURU: India veteran pacer Ashish Nehra is set to retire from international cricket after the opener of a three-T20I series against New Zealand on November 1 at his home ground in Delhi, local media have reported.

Nehra made his senior debut for India during the test series against Sri Lanka in 1999 and helped his country reach the 2003 World Cup final.

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The 38-year-old has been plagued by injuries and last played for India in February.

Indian media quoted an unnamed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official as saying Nehra has informed head coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli about his decision.

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"Ashish has told both Ravi and Virat that he does not want to continue beyond November 1," the official was quoted as saying. "Obviously, there is some element of surprise. One thought that he would like to continue till the home season against Sri Lanka. But he feels it's the right time to move on."

The Delhi-native has collected 44, 157 and 34 wickets in Test, ODI and T20I cricket in his 18-year international career.

Nehra also played for four teams in the Indian Premier League from 2012-16.

COMMENTS (2)

Proud to be Muslim | 7 years ago | Reply @Rahul: Shoaib Malik is still there who made debut in 1999
Rahul | 7 years ago | Reply Nehra's retirement would leave Rangana Herath the only active player who made their debut in the 20th century (1999).
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