5 unsung heroes of Indian cricket in 2016

#3 Ashish Nehra

Mohammad Amir wasn’t the only left-arm pacer who made a long-awaited comeback in 2016. Before a knee injury played spoilsport, Ashish Nehra was having a memorable year in the Indian jersey, rolling back the years in some style. The 37-year old got a call-up after five long years, and made it count with bouts of sensational left arm pace, picking up crucial wickets in the initial overs.

Having made his debut under Sourav Ganguly, Nehra made his presence felt even 15 years after playing his first ODI for India, bowling commendably in the Asia Cup and the World T20, continuing his ability to swing the ball into the right-hander, as well as the knack to straighten it. He was unlucky to be sidelined after playing a stellar role for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the limited matches he played.