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
As the head coach for the Gujarat Titans, Ashish Nehra emphasized the team's commitment to winning and maintaining their established approach for IPL 2026. He highlighted the franchise's strong record since 2022, including a championship in their inaugural season and multiple playoff appearances, and stressed player empowerment on the field.
24/03/2026
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill said the team's pacers should match Ashish Nehra's intensity ahead of IPL 2026 during the Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad. The remarks came as part of a broader discussion with the squad, franchise officials, partners, and supporters about correcting past mistakes and pushing for another title challenge.
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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. |