Gavaskar trashes India's XI on live TV, lambasts Gambhir, Bumrah for dropping Ashwin, Jadeja and picking Nitish Reddy
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Gavaskar trashes India's XI on live TV, lambasts Gambhir, Bumrah for dropping Ashwin, Jadeja and picking Nitish Reddy

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar wasted no time in slamming Gautam Gambhir and the management for dropping Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth. The visitors have handed out debuts to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Nitish Rana for the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar lambasts Gambhir While doing commentary on Day 1 of the first Test, Gavaskar said that Ashwin and Jadeja are not bowlers who can play in just the Indian conditions. 'Nitish selection in hope' Sunil Gavaskar also said that it feels that the selection of Nitish Kumar Reddy is more "in hope".

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Nitish Reddy is becoming a man: Sunil Gavaskar praises youngster's temperament
6 days, 14 hours ago

Nitish Reddy is becoming a man: Sunil Gavaskar praises youngster's temperament

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for the temperament that he showed on Day 4 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. Gavaskar acknowledged Nitish's efforts and insisted that such an approach differentiates a boy from a man and the 22-year-old is on course of becoming one. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test …

Nitish Reddy creates history, surpasses Rohit Sharma with this unique feat!
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2 weeks ago

Nitish Reddy creates history, surpasses Rohit Sharma with this unique feat!

Deccan Chronicle  

India's new talent Nitish Kumar Reddy etched his name in history with his valiant fights in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Nitish Reddy, making his debut in the Perth Test, remained the top scorer in the first innings with 41 off 59 balls. Moreover, Nitish also joined an elite list of Indian stars, as he became the fourth …

Agarkar takes firm stance after Gambhir grilled over 'KKR connection' Harshit Rana selection; Reddy pick frowned upon
2 weeks ago

Agarkar takes firm stance after Gambhir grilled over 'KKR connection' Harshit Rana selection; Reddy pick frowned upon

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket fraternity did not quite welcome the selection of Delhi speedster Harshit Rana and Andhra all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia. But India head coach Gautam Gambhir, who was reportedly behind the selection of the two youngsters, was backed completely by chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam …

Nitish Reddy's reverse scoop in pink-ball Test: Gavaskar in awe of fearless star
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nitish Reddy's reverse scoop in pink-ball Test: Gavaskar in awe of fearless star

India Today  

Sunil Gavaskar was left in awe of Nitish Kumar Reddy and hailed the all-rounder as a super confident player after his incredible knock on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. The all-rounder would play an audacious reverse scoop off Scott Boland's bowling, which was the highlight of his innings in the end. Pink-ball Test Day 1 Live Updates …

Nitish Kumar Reddy recalls father's sacrifices for his career: Saw him crying
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy recalls father's sacrifices for his career: Saw him crying

India Today  

India's all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shared an emotional account of how his father’s sacrifices motivated him to take his cricketing career seriously. From idolising to manifesting and finally achieving âä️ ð—á𝗞ð—å - 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗸𝗶ð—ûð—ñ 🌟 ðŸŽå WATCH - Unearthing a gem: Tracing Nitish Kumar Reddy’s inspiring journey 👌👌 - By @RajalArora#TeamIndia | #AUSvIND — BCCI December …

Gavaskar eats his own words after questioning Nitish Reddy's place in Perth, does a U-turn: 'Displayed a refreshing...'
3 weeks ago

Gavaskar eats his own words after questioning Nitish Reddy's place in Perth, does a U-turn: 'Displayed a refreshing...'

Hindustan Times  

It looks like 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed Sunil Gavaskar. The former India captain on Day 1 of the Perth Test had questioned Nitish Kumar Reddy's selection, asking if the youngster is "ready for Test cricket?" However, the SunRisers Hyderabad star proved everyone wrong as he played a crucial 41-run knock in the first innings, helping India post 150 …

Sunil Gavaskar impressed Nitish Reddy after questioning his selection in Perth
3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar impressed Nitish Reddy after questioning his selection in Perth

India Today  

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is highly impressed with Nitish Kumar Reddy after his Test debut in Perth. Further ahead, Gavaskar recalled his first innings knock where he was keen to pounce on every scoring opportunities and ended up as the top scorer. His bowling too came in handy, and his fielding was outstanding: Gavaskar "Even in the first innings, …

Nitish has silenced everyone who were apprehensive of his Test call-up: MSK Prasad
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Nitish has silenced everyone who were apprehensive of his Test call-up: MSK Prasad

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: There were apprehensions about Nitish Kumar Reddy's fast-tracking into the Indian Test team based on his stellar T20 performances but his fearless batting in Perth has silenced all the naysayers, feels former national chairman of selectors MSK Prasad, who has seen the all-rounder since the age of 12. "While we were initially apprehensive about his early break in Test …

Nitish Kumar Reddy grabs Australian great's attention as a Test match cricketer: ‘He came in with wickets…’
1 month ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy grabs Australian great's attention as a Test match cricketer: ‘He came in with wickets…’

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Kumar Reddy made an impactful start to his Test career with a crucial 41-run knock in his debut innings on a tricky batting surface at the Optus Stadium, Perth. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy bats during play in the first cricket test between India and Australia in Perth, Australia. The 21-year-old joined hands with Rishabh Pant and played some good …

Murali Vijay hails 'cool and calm' Nitish Kumar Reddy after impressive Test debut
1 month ago

Murali Vijay hails 'cool and calm' Nitish Kumar Reddy after impressive Test debut

India Today  

Former India cricketer Murali Vijay hailed young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for his impressive Test debut on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Following his impressive Test debut, Nitish was praised by Vijay who hailed the youngster for his cool and calm mindset which allowed him to bat freely at the crease. …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Nitish, the young all-rounder from Vizag, makes impressive Test debut Down Under
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Nitish, the young all-rounder from Vizag, makes impressive Test debut Down Under

The Hindu  

After making his mark in the Indian Premier League for the Sunrisers Hyderabad last season and the recently held Bangladesh T20 series, the young cricketer from Visakhapatnam, Nitish Kumar Reddy, has made a grand debut in the Tests, and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth, Australia, provided him the right platform. After wicket-keeper and batsman K. Srikar Bharat, he is the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Nitish Kumar Reddy talks about his dream debut at the first Test in Perth
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25: Nitish Kumar Reddy talks about his dream debut at the first Test in Perth

The Hindu  

On a day when 17 wickets fell at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday, one man, striding in at number eight, scored a 41. Nitish Reddy could not have asked for a better Test debut as first-up his idol Virat Kohli handed him the national cap and then he held his own against Australian captain Pat Cummins, who is …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India Opt To Bat First In Perth; Playing XI Details Inside

ABP News  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India are batting first in the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series at Optus Stadium in Perth after Jasprit Bumrah won the coin toss, and there are some fesh faces to be seen in action today. The reigning BGT champions have handed debuts to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana, and Devdutt …

Gautam Gambhir's Perth plan striked out in Sunil Gavaskar's stern playing XI warning: 'Never mind how pitch will behave'
1 month ago

Gautam Gambhir's Perth plan striked out in Sunil Gavaskar's stern playing XI warning: 'Never mind how pitch will behave'

Hindustan Times  

India are likely to hand Nitish Kumar Reddy his Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener on Friday in Perth. However, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar discarded head coach Gautam Gambhir's plan as he rather backed the playing XI to comprise their two premier spin-bowling all-rounders, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. Sunil Gavaskar has a message for Gautam Gambhir …

‘Go with Harshit Rana or take Nitish Kumar Reddy route…’: Zaheer Khan dissects India’s selection dilemma for Perth Test
1 month ago

‘Go with Harshit Rana or take Nitish Kumar Reddy route…’: Zaheer Khan dissects India’s selection dilemma for Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

India will be under a lot of pressure when they begin their Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign against Australia in Perth, on Friday. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana during a practice session. Speaking ahead of the series opener, former India cricketer Zaheer Khan was asked to pick his pacers to partner Bumrah in the playing XI. "Those three seamers are going …

Captain Bumrah to spring in a huge surprise, pick Ashwin ahead of Jadeja, hand debut to Nitish Reddy in Perth: Report
1 month ago

Captain Bumrah to spring in a huge surprise, pick Ashwin ahead of Jadeja, hand debut to Nitish Reddy in Perth: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Indian team management, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir and stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, could pull off a surprise in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. Contrary to popular belief, India might play Ravichandran Ashwin as the lone spinner ahead of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, reported The Indian Express on Wednesday morning. India's …

Nitish Reddy to debut in Perth Test? Morne Morkel hints at all-rounder's inclusion
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1 month ago

Nitish Reddy to debut in Perth Test? Morne Morkel hints at all-rounder's inclusion

India Today  

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has strongly hinted at a potential debut for 21-year-old all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth. Speaking in a pre-match press conference, Morkel praised Reddy's skill set and versatility, describing him as a player who can "hold one end up" and provide crucial support to India's pace attack during …

'Player to keep your eye on...': Morne Morkel hints at Test debut for Nitish Kumar Reddy in BGT opener
1 month ago

'Player to keep your eye on...': Morne Morkel hints at Test debut for Nitish Kumar Reddy in BGT opener

India TV News  

India and Australia are set to kick off the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth on November 22. Both Rohit and Shubman are expected to miss the first match of the five-match series, which might pace a way for two uncapped players Abhimanyu Easwaran and Nitish Kumar Reddy. India's bowling coach Morne Morkel all but confirmed a Test debut for Nitish …

IND vs AUS: Nitish Reddy needs to do a Shardul Thakur in Australia, says Ravi Shastri
1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Nitish Reddy needs to do a Shardul Thakur in Australia, says Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Even as speculation is rife that Nitish Kumar Reddy is all set to make his Test debut in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former head coach Ravi Shastri said the young all-rounder should try and do the role that Shardul Thakur did in their series win in 2020-21. "Nitish Reddy will have to do a job like Shardul …

India predicted XI for Perth Test: Easwaran, Nitish likely to debut; Rahul fit to play
1 month ago

India predicted XI for Perth Test: Easwaran, Nitish likely to debut; Rahul fit to play

The Hindu  

India will take on Australia in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting on November 22. Both Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled extended spells during India’s intra-squad match at the WACA last week. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are set to feature in the first Test, but India is yet to finalise a …

Nitish Reddy for debut
1 month ago

Nitish Reddy for debut

New Indian Express  

"He had scored runs in bulk in age-group cricket while also claiming a bucketful of wickets before making it to the senior Andhra team. A lot has changed for the better for Reddy in the last couple of years and Kumar attributed it to his hard work and quest to stay fit. Even former India captain Sourav Ganguly advocated Reddy's …

Fast-tracking Nitish Reddy makes no sense: Ex-India pacer on Perth Test rumours
1 month ago

Fast-tracking Nitish Reddy makes no sense: Ex-India pacer on Perth Test rumours

India Today  

India should go with a specialist batter or a specialist bowler if want to bolster their line-up for the first Test of the much-anticipated Test series in Australia and should refrain from playing Nitish Kumar Reddy, former fast bowler Dodda Ganesh has said. Nitish was added to India's travelling reserves for the home series against New Zealand after which the …

Gambhir's blunt comeback on picking Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Shardul Thakur for BGT: "It's about moving forward'
1 month, 1 week ago

Gambhir's blunt comeback on picking Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Shardul Thakur for BGT: "It's about moving forward'

Hindustan Times  

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, made a candid admission, saying the decision to pick Nitish Kumar Reddy for the upcoming Australia tour, came as a result of the team management looking beyond Shardul Thakur. During India's pre-departure press conference, Gautam Gambhir was asked about the decision to pick Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has just played three T20Is for India. …

Young Sensation Takes Center Stage: Harshit Rana's Rise to Prominence in India's Squad for Australia Tour
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young Sensation Takes Center Stage: Harshit Rana's Rise to Prominence in India's Squad for Australia Tour

Hindustan Times  

Harshit Rana's impressive performance in the IPL and the Duleep Trophy has earned him a spot in India's 18-member squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite being just nine matches old, Rana has impressed with his consistent bowling and aggressive approach. His selection is a testament to his hard work and potential. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy's inclusion in the squad is a …

Indian Squad for Border-Gavaskar Series: Unveiling Emerging Talent
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indian Squad for Border-Gavaskar Series: Unveiling Emerging Talent

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar series, starting on November 22. India will be sending a strong team for the five-match Test series. While the core group remains mostly intact, the Indian Board has given opportunities to a few new names.

India's Squad for Australia Tour to be Announced: Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Shardul Thakur Contested
2 months ago

India's Squad for Australia Tour to be Announced: Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Shardul Thakur Contested

Hindustan Times  

India's selectors are set to meet next week to discuss the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against New Zealand. The absence of Hardik Pandya in the Test team has prompted discussions about the possibility of adding an extra seam-bowling all-rounder to the squad. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur are among the players in contention for a spot …

Nitish Kumar Reddy: The Crucial All-rounder India Needs to Impress Against Hardik Pandya
2 months, 1 week ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy: The Crucial All-rounder India Needs to Impress Against Hardik Pandya

India Today  

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that India is trying to fast-track Nitish Kumar Reddy as an all-rounder who can compliment Hardik Pandya during matches. Nitish was the star of the show for India as they thumped Bangladesh by 86 runs in the 2nd T20I in Delhi on October 9, Wednesday. Chopra said that Nitish was made to bat at No.4 …

Karthik's Bold Words on Nitish Reddy: 'He Could Be a Star'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karthik's Bold Words on Nitish Reddy: 'He Could Be a Star'

Hindustan Times  

Veteran India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has expressed his doubts about putting Nitish Reddy in the Hardik Pandya mould. Karthik believes that Reddy's bowling attributes are not guaranteed and that he would not fit the same playing style as the established all-rounder. He also highlights Reddy's batting talent and his ability to maintain a consistent tempo, which he believes is an …

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Andhra's Prodigious Talent that Promises to Deliver
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy: Andhra's Prodigious Talent that Promises to Deliver

India TV News  

Cricket prodigy is a jargon that gets thrown around rather too often these days. However, away from the comfort of their little amphitheatres, life in the demanding fast lane takes some of these prodigies to coliseums where the irresolute ones stumble and only a handful of those with resilient temperaments are left standing with a promise to translate their talent …

Sunil Gavaskar picks India's playing XI for 1st Test vs South Africa: Kohli after Gill; Ashwin teams up with Jadeja
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar picks India's playing XI for 1st Test vs South Africa: Kohli after Gill; Ashwin teams up with Jadeja

Hindustan Times  

For the first time in India's multi-format tour to South Africa, seasoned campaigners Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will feature in the Indian playing XI on Tuesday. With India set to meet South Africa for the series opener next week, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has picked his playing XI for the Boxing Day Test at the SuperSport Park …

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