The 31-year-old fast bowler played his last Test for India against Australia in December while he dawned the national ODI jersey in October. He was also overlooked for the World Cup squad and even failed to make it in the list of standby players.
The former India left-arm pacer, however, said RCB will find its mojo if it wins a few close encounters.
Umesh believes that he fits the bill as experience will be an important factor taken into consideration when the selectors pick the WC squad.
Nehra, who has tracked Pant's progress in Delhi and international cricket since he first joined the Sonnet Club, gave five elaborate reasons for the dynamic youngster's inclusion in the playing XI of the mega-event.
Nehra, who was a part of the Indian squad that drew 1-1 during the 2003-04 series in Australia, felt the current attack "has the ability" to succeed.
Ashish Nehra had joined RCB last season and will be part of the coaching leadership team along with Gary Kirsten in the 12th edition of Indian Premier League.
Sharma bagged seven wickets in the lung-opener against England at Birmingham, including a five-for in the second innings.
Nehra's advice to Yadav is not surprising as he has always been an advocate of single stump bowling even during his playing days.
The former India fast bowler added that it depends on Cricket Australia of what action they will take but it will be a huge setback for Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad if the Australia duo doesn't play in the T20 extravaganza.
The camp focused on strenuous fitness drills for conditioning and strengthening regimes including cryo-therapy and yoyo test under the guidance of their trainers.
The former left-arm pacer then elaborately explained why he feels that Bumrah could prove to be a good choice.
The 38-year-old retired from all forms of cricket at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in the T20 match against New Zealand.
In the video, Ashish Nehra can be seen doing funny steps with a hat on his head.
Nehra felt if the conditions are like the same as Eden in South Africa, India would be at an advantage.
Former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra has backed 'under-fire' MS Dhoni to play the 2019 cricket world cup for India and believes age should not be the criteria for selection in Team India.
Nehra retired from all forms of cricket when he played his last match against New Zealand where India won by 53 runs, but it seems like the party has just begun for the 38-year old.
Nehra, who made his debut way back in 1999 under captain Mohammad Azharuddin, has left many amazed with his hunger to play for the country despite his body being ravaged with injuries.
Truly, this single picture is enough for any cricket lover to send them on a nostalgia trip.
Nehra was asked by skipper Virat Kohli to bowl the last over the first T20 match, which India won by 53 runs.
The Indian skipper showered the pacer with praise and regards Nehra as one of the smartest guys he has played with.
