Ashish Nehra given fitting farewell with India win over New Zealand

Ashish Nehra was given a fitting farewell in his final international game as Indian cricket team finally broke the jinx in Twenty20 Internationals against New Zealand by registering a 53-run win at the Kotla. (PTI)

Updated on: Nov 02, 2017 12:08 AM IST

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Ashish Nehra was given a fitting farewell in his final international game as Indian cricket team finally broke the jinx in Twenty20 Internationals against New Zealand by registering a 53-run win at the Kotla. (PTI)

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Ashish Nehra played his final cricket match at the Feroz Shah Kotla against New Zealand in a Twenty20 International. (AP)

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Ashish Nehra did not get any wicket in his final match, but he bowed out in grand style as India broke the Twenty20 jinx against New Zealand and won by 53 runs. (AFP)

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Ashish Nehra spent some time with his family after the match ended. (PTI)

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Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have fun with Ashish Nehra after the end of the game against New Zealand at the Kotla. (PTI)

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Ashish Nehra looks on as Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan dance with his teammates after his retirement from all forms of cricket during the first T20 match against New Zealand at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. (PTI)

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Virat Kohli poses along with Ashish Nehra’s family after the end of the game at The Kotla. (AP)

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Ashish Nehra is hoisted on the shoulders of Dhawan and Kohli. (PTI)

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Nehra had a victory lap around the Kotla after the end of the match against New Zealand. (AFP)

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The Indian cricket team joined Nehra in the celebrations after winning by 53 runs against New Zealand. (AP)

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Ashish Nehra, who made his international debut in 1999, has bowed out of cricket after almost 20 years of playing. (AFP)

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Ashish Nehra was cheered wildly by the fans at The Kotla who had come in massive numbers. (AFP)

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A fan sought the blessing of Indian cricket team bowler Ashish Nehra during the first T20 cricket match between New Zealand and India at Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium in New Delhi. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan led the tribute in Ashish Nehra’s final game. (AFP)

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Ashish Nehra waves to the crowd as he bids farewell at the end of his last international match, during their first Twenty20 cricket match against New Zealand. (AP)