'Don’t settle for India A, aim for 100 Tests': Ashish Nehra’s advice to Ashok Sharma
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Ashok Sharma receives powerful motivation from cricket legend Ashish Nehra and his brother Akshay to pursue national team selection instead of personal luxuries. The young cricketer's journey highlights the importance of long-term career ambitions over immediate rewards, with Nehra encouraging him to target multiple Test appearances rather than settling for domestic cricket opportunities ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
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'Don’t settle for India A, aim for 100 Tests': Ashish Nehra’s advice to Ashok Sharma
JAIPUR: Before the 2026 IPL kicked off, Ashok Sharma had a modest reward in mind for his hard work: upgrading his silver chain to a gold one. But his elder brother Akshay turned him down with a challenge: earn the India cap first.
