A rare send-off in Indian cricket

Ashish Nehra retires

Ashish Nehra had a stop-start international career, but ended up getting the grand farewell that eluded some of his more illustrious contemporaries

Dew not an excuse for dropped catches -1120093 Williamson

India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi

The New Zealand captain emphasised that conditions could not be used as an excuse for the side's fielding lapses 

Dew not an excuse for dropped catches - Williamson

No selector told me this would be my last series - Ashish Nehra

Ashish Nehra said he hadn't spoken to the selectors about whether or not he would continue to be picked before deciding to retire

No selector told me this would be my last series - Nehra

Ashish Nehra discusses his mindset after his international career ended at his home ground, in Delhi

'Can't wake up and train just for IPL' - Nehra

Straight-shooter Ashish Nehra signs off at the top

His career began in harder times for India but, having overcome numerous injuries, Ashish Nehra leaves the team in good hands

Straight-shooter Nehra signs off at the top

'My body will be at peace' - Ashish Nehra

Full transcript of Ashish Nehra's post-match interview with host broadcaster Star Sports following his final international appearance

'My body will be at peace'

The biggest stand in T20Is for India

The partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan was also the longest in terms of balls for any opening pair in the first innings of a T20I

Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan break both records and New Zealand

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma hit 80 apiece, putting on the highest opening partnership for India in T20Is, to carry the hosts to 202, a score they defended by 53 runs to register their first T20I win against New Zealand

Rohit, Dhawan break both records and New Zealand

I always aspired to Ashish's extra bounce

They combined in 12 Tests, 71 ODIs and three T20Is, and won a World Cup together. What did Zaheer Khan make of Ashish Nehra in all that time?

Nehra's return

It was back in February 1999 when Sachin Tendulkar wasn't even the leading run-getter in ODIs, and Arjuna Ranatunga was still captaining Sri Lanka

Do you remember when Nehra made his international debut?

Munro brings out his T20 game with seniors' advice

India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi  

Two innings into the opening slot, Munro didn't feel that good. He had just 38 runs from 52 balls over two ODIs. He then texted the man who had tweeted his support earlier

Top-ranked T20I team looks to spoil Ashish Nehra's farewell

New Zealand will look to extend their T20I dominance over India, who are yet to beat the visitors in the format after five completed attempts

Top-ranked T20I team looks to spoil Nehra's farewell

India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, New Delhi

Ajit Agarkar and Chris Harris look ahead to the start of the three-match T20I series between India and New Zealand

Harris: 'I think New Zealand will play Ish Sodhi'

MJ Guptill

YS Chahal

C Munro

B Kumar

KS Williamson

HH Pandya

TWM Latham

TC Bruce

AR Patel

C de Grandhomme

HM Nicholls

JJ Bumrah

MJ Santner

TG Southee

IS Sodhi

TA Boult

A Nehra

New Zealand

India

S Dhawan

Aakash Chopra breaks down the top three talking points from India's 53-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Delhi 

Chopra: Dhawan's presence allowed Rohit time to settle

Shikhar Dhawan is the Hulk of the Day for his batting performance, while Axar Patel bags the Thor of the Day honours for his bowling performance

Player Name		R	B
MJ Guptill	caught	4	8
C Munro	bowled	7	8
KS Williamson	caught	28	24
TWM Latham	stumped	39	36
TC Bruce	caught	10	10
C de Grandhomme	caught	0	1
HM Nicholls	run out	6	7
MJ Santner	not out	27	14
TG Southee	caught	8	4
IS Sodhi	not out	11	9
Extras	(lb 3, nb 1, w 5)
Total	149(8 wkts; 20 ovs)

Player Name	O	M	R	W	Econ
A Nehra	4	0	29	0	7.25 (1 nb)
YS Chahal	4	0	26	2	6.5
B Kumar	3	0	23	1	7.67
JJ Bumrah	4	0	37	1	9.25
AR Patel	4	0	20	2	5
HH Pandya	1	0	11	1	11

WKT	RUNS	Players
1st	6	Martin Guptill	Colin Munro
2nd	12	Colin Munro	Kane Williamson
3rd	36	Kane Williamson	Tom Latham
4th	29	Tom Latham	Tom Bruce
5th	1	Colin de Grandhomme	Tom Latham
6th	10	Tom Latham	Henry Nicholls
7th	5	Tom Latham	Mitchell Santner
8th	12	Tim Southee	Mitchell Santner
9th	38	Mitchell Santner	Ish Sodhi

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