Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/04/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Ashish Nehra
24/03/2026
At Gujarat Titans’ Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, Ashish Nehra said the team was not changing its approach for IPL 2026 and that the squad’s focus remained on competing and winning. He framed the franchise’s identity around continuity, player responsibility, and confidence in the team’s existing method.
24/03/2026
Shubman Gill said he wanted Gujarat Titans’ fast bowlers to match Ashish Nehra’s fierce intensity as the team prepared for IPL 2026. The comments came during the same Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, where Gill and Nehra addressed players and supporters ahead of the season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ashish Diwan Singh Nehra |
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| Nickname | Nehra Ji |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 0” |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Salwan Public School, Delhi |
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| College | Rajdhani College, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Jat |
| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rushma Nehra |
| Wife/Spouse | Rushma Nehra |
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Family
| Father | Diwan Singh Nehra |
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| Mother | Sumitra Nehra |
| Siblings | Bhanu Nehra |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Tarak Sinha |
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| Jersey Number | #64 (India), #64 (IPL, County Cricket) |
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| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Likes to play against | Pakistan |
| Favourite Ball | Out Swinger |
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| Career Turning Point | Tour to Zimbabwe in 2001 |
| Coaching Role | Head Coach, Gujarat Titans (IPL) |
Favourites
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| 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. |