Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma makes sensational IPL return, credits success to Ashish Nehra

Mohit featured in India’s World Cup side in 2015 and played his last IPL match for Delhi Capitals in 2020 before his GT debut.

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Last year, Mohit was called by GT head coach Ashish Nehra to come onboard as a net bowler for the team. He had gone unsold at the IPL auction, and he grabbed the opportunity to work with the team when Nehra offered him the role.

He reflected on his dream return during the post presentation with former Indian cricketer Murali Kartik and credited Ashish Nehra for helping him make his comeback this season.

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“There was excitement, but also nervousness about making a comeback after a few years. Have played domestic cricket in between. Last year I played domestically after returning from a back surgery. Not many people knew I played domestic. Got a call from Ashu Pa to stay with the team. (Mujhe laga ghar baith ke bhi kya karunga) I thought it would be better than staying at home (about being a net bowler for GT last year),” Mohit said.

Generally, it is expected from a bowler of Mohit's experience and stature to refuse the small role of a net bowler, but the pacer didn’t look at the opportunity in that way.

“Being a net bowler is not a bad thing. Gives you a lot of exposure. The environment at GT is brilliant,” Mohit told Kartik.

The 34-year-old pacer has featured in 87 matches in IPL, and he may now become a regular for the defending champions, the Gujarat Titans after his brilliant performance.