Bollywood celebs wish Ashish Nehra the best for future

Mumbai Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan Anupam Kher and Sonu Nigam have wished a flourishing life ahead for cricketer Ashish Nehra who has retired from the Indian cricket team.

Nehra played his farewell game -- the first T20 International against New Zealand at the Ferozeshah Kotla in New Delhi -- on Wednesday.

Here s what the celebrities tweeted:

Amitabh Bachchan: Congratulations India T20 win over NZ... The first time and a fond farewell to the ever-smiling Ashish Nehra.

Anupam Kher: Thank you Nehraji. We will miss you your smile and your game. We pray that god blesses you with a flourishing life ahead.

Sonu Nigam: India win the 1st T20I against New Zealand by 53 runs lead three match series by 1-0. Thanks NehraJi.

Riteish Deshmukh: Thank you Ashish Nehra for all the amazing cricketing moments. Wishing you my best your future endeavours.

Randeep Hooda: See you around the ever-smiling ever competitive underdog of a giant Ashish Nehra.

Vivek Anand Oberoi: Hats off to the great Nehraji and his career you are truly an inspiration to millions you will be missed thank you for your incredible game.

Dia Mirza: All the best Nehraji for the future! Thank you for your love for the game and your contribution to team India.

Bobby Deol: Will miss you Nehraji!

--IANS
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