Ashish Nehra, who quit all forms of cricket at the end of the first T20 international against New Zealand on November 1, is all set to make his debut as a commentator when India take on the Lankan Lion’s in the 1st Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The left-arm seamer, who had made quite a name for himself as a death bowler and had come to team's rescue on many occasions, also has the gift of the gab. Nehra's former Delhi and India teammate Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to welcome the former in a new avatar.

Roll back the years as @virendersehwag & Nehra pair up in the comm box! Join us on #NerolacCricketLive tomorrow at 8.30AM on Star Sports! pic.twitter.com/bTvpyuiHS5

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 15, 2017

The left-arm fast bowler had been playing his post-retirement cards close to the chest, but did hint at taking up commentary. "As of now, I will take it easy. I want to spend time with my family. But again, will do something related to cricket only because that's what I have done in the last 25 years and that's what I know. Either it's coaching or commentary, you will come to know soon," Nehra In his long career, who is the most iconic moment on the field for India came during the 2003 World Cup against England. The Pace attack claimed one of his best figures (6/23) and helped India register a comprehensive win.

Nehra, who made his Test debut in 1999 against Sri Lanka in Colombo, played 17 Tests for India and claimed 44 wickets at an average of 42.40. He made his ODI debut in 2001 and went on to play 120 ODIs, claiming 157 wickets at an average of 31.72. In 27 T20Is, Nehra bagged 34 wickets