As the head coach for the Gujarat Titans, Ashish Nehra emphasized the team's unwavering commitment to winning and maintaining their consistent strategy for IPL 2026. He highlighted the team's strong mindset since their debut in 2022, where they reached the playoffs in three out of four seasons and won the championship in their inaugural year. Nehra also stressed player empowerment, encouraging them to make decisions on the field.
24/03/2026
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill urged the team's pacers to emulate Ashish Nehra's fierce intensity ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Gill made this statement during the Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, where he and Nehra addressed the squad, franchise owners, partners, and supporters. Gill's comments underscored the importance of aggression in the bowling unit and the team's goal to rectify past mistakes and challenge for the title.
Record for the best bowling figures by an Indian in World Cup, as he took 6 for 23 against England in Durban in World Cup 2003.
Only Indian to take 6 wickets twice in ODI's, against England in World Cup 2003 and against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Career Turning Point
Tour to Zimbabwe in 2001
Coaching Role
Head Coach, Gujarat Titans (IPL)
Favourites
Favourite Cricketer
Batsman
Sachin Tendulkar
Virender Sehwag
Bowler
Wasim Akram
Favourite Food
Chicken
Chinese and Thai food
Favourite Actor
Amitabh Bachchan
Some Lesser Known Facts
1. Ashish Nehra does not smoke.
2. Ashish Nehra drinks alcohol.
3. During his early cricketing days, he played cricket at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, Delhi, sitting behind Virender Sehwag’s scooter.
4. Nehra is known as the “Comeback Man” of Indian cricket due to his Indian team selections after injuries.
5. He does not use a smartphone or engage in social networking.
6. He is nicknamed “Mr. Glass” for his frequent bone injuries during his career.
7. Wasim Akram, the former Pakistani bowler, is his inspiration.
8. His fastest ball was 149.7 km/h in the 2003 World Cup, South Africa.
9. Sourav Ganguly referred to him as “Popat” (Parrot) due to his talkative nature.
10. There was an incident where he verbally abused newcomer MS Dhoni on camera after Dhoni dropped a catch.
11. He has played for 5 different IPL franchises: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors India, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
12. In October 2017, he had a popular interview with Gaurav Kapur.
13. On 1 November 2017, he played his final international match against New Zealand in the 1st T20 match at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.
14. During his final international match, the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) renamed the first tier in the centre of the “Ambedkar Stadium Stand” to “Ashish Nehra End.”
15. He did not take any wickets in his final international match.
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