He underwent surgery 12 times, but his will and determination saw him bounce back each time he looked to be down and out.
Statistically speaking, Nehra might not be among the greatest of bowlers India had but judging him by purely on the basis of stats would be unfair to say the least.
Nehra made his debut for India way back in 1999, under the captaincy of Mohammad Azharuddin. To put things in perspective, Nehra made his debut even before the current chairman of selectors MSK Prasad. India captain Virat Kohli was just 11-years-old and latest pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah was just 6!
“Nehra was one of the most positive guys around. It’s important to know your own body, he made a comeback every time after injury and never gave up. He had that self belief about him,” recalls Vijay Dahiya, who was Nehra’s first captain when he made his Ranji debut for Delhi.
The left-arm fast bowler’s work ethic remains second to none and he still remains one of the fittest members of the Indian team. His number on the dreaded yo-yo test are in fact close to Virat Kohli’s, who is considered the fittest member in the Indian team.
“He(Nehra) can be an idol for any youngster watching. Being a fast bowler and bouncing back after so many injuries. He fought back and worked extra hard. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and can happen to anybody. But it is important to come back to the ground running, Nehra always did this,” Dahiya adds, talking about Nehra.
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