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 Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel was named in the extended 18-man squad for the Australia Tests. Screengrab from X Nitish Kumar Reddy played both the unofficial Tests for India against Australia earlier this month. However, Nitish was able to impress the team management with a solid batting show and threatening bowling spells in the intra-squad warm-up sessions at the iconic WACA Stadium in Perth last week.

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Jasprit Bumrah will do a very good job: Border backs pacer to flourish as skipper
2 days, 18 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah will do a very good job: Border backs pacer to flourish as skipper

India Today  

Legendary Australian cricketer Allan Border said that Jasprit Bumrah has the potential to shine as the Indian captain. But he tasted his first win as skipper after India defeated the Aussies by 295 runs in the opening Test of the ongoing Test series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage “He’ll do a very good job. …

Nitish Reddy is becoming a man: Sunil Gavaskar praises youngster's temperament
6 days, 18 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 …

Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order
1 week, 3 days ago

Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order

Hindustan Times  

India’s batting struggles continued in Adelaide as they crashed to a 10-wicket defeat vs Australia in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite the defeat, Nitish Kumar Reddy was one of the few positives for Gautam Gambhir and his management as the all-rounder continued his form from the opening Test. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a six during …

IND vs AUS: A talent under development, Nitish Kumar Reddy hopes to keep India in a happy space with his all-round skills
1 week, 5 days ago

IND vs AUS: A talent under development, Nitish Kumar Reddy hopes to keep India in a happy space with his all-round skills

The Hindu  

Ever since Kapil Dev bowed out of the game after an ODI against the West Indies at Faridabad in 1994, India has been on a perennial search for the fast-bowling all-rounder. Nitish Kumar Reddy seems to have answered the query for now, and bowling coach Morne Morkel’s words at Perth seem prophetic: “He is one of the young guys who …

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 …

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia
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2 weeks ago

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia

India Today  

For years, Team India has dreamt of finding a fast-bowling all-rounder who could make an impact like the legendary Kapil Dev. After Hardik Pandya stepped into that role in the mid-2010s and then took an unofficial leave from the red ball game, it now seems India has discovered another rising star in Nitish Kumar Reddy. Just seven months later, Nitish …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Live Score: India pin hopes on Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy to avoid innings defeat
2 weeks, 1 day ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Live Score: India pin hopes on Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy to avoid innings defeat

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Live Cricket Score: India pin hopes on Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy to avoid innings defeat India vs Australia Live Updates: After a point, it almost seemed like India were playing against just one man, Travis Head. Head helped Australia take a 157-run lead in the first innings and Starc and Co did what they do …

Nitish Reddy no Hardik Pandya, but it'll be baffling if he can't; let alone be better, more brutal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nitish Reddy no Hardik Pandya, but it'll be baffling if he can't; let alone be better, more brutal

Hindustan Times  

Young Nitish Kumar Reddy isn’t a household name in India, not yet, but if he continues to build on the flair he has displayed over the last fortnight, it won’t be long before he starts to attract eyeballs by the thousands. Nitish Reddy smashed 3 fours and 3 sixes Not quite a product of the IPL but using that stage …

Nitish Reddy's incredible reverse-swat for six enough to get Rishabh Pant's eyes rolling; Bumrah amused, Boland in shock
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nitish Reddy's incredible reverse-swat for six enough to get Rishabh Pant's eyes rolling; Bumrah amused, Boland in shock

Hindustan Times  

In India's challenging first innings against Australia in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his audacity with an unconventional shot. Nitish Reddy attempts a reverse-scoop six against Scott Boland Facing a length ball just outside off stump, Reddy executed a flawless reverse scoop over the slips. Watch the shot here: India were eventually bowled out for 180 …

Watch: Nitish Reddy leaves Scott Boland dumbstruck with audacious reverse scoop six
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Nitish Reddy leaves Scott Boland dumbstruck with audacious reverse scoop six

India Today  

Nitish Kumar Reddy played a sensational reverse scoop for a six against Scott Boland on Day 1 of the second Test against Australia on Friday, December 6 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. The reverse scoop for six off Boland ðŸ”å#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BK7dB25DLy — 7Cricket December 6, 2024 Reddy scored 42 with the help of three fours and as many sixes as India …

Starc, Reddy shine on absorbing day one of pink-ball Test as Australia draw first blood
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Starc, Reddy shine on absorbing day one of pink-ball Test as Australia draw first blood

New Indian Express  

ADELAIDE: Seasoned pacer Mitchell Starc made the most of a moving pink ball for a career-best six-wicket haul as India flattered to deceive to let Australia hold all the aces on day one of the day-night Test here on Friday. Birthday boy Jasprit Bumrah was once again the best Indian bowler on show and picked up the only wicket to …

‘Calculated my age hoping Kohli wouldn’t retire before I made India debut’: Nitish Kumar Reddy
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Calculated my age hoping Kohli wouldn’t retire before I made India debut’: Nitish Kumar Reddy

New Indian Express  

Nitish Kumar Reddy is living the dream of every young cricketer. Scoring 303 runs at a strike rate of 142.92, Reddy grabbed the spotlight and earned a call-up to the Indian national team for both T20Is and Test cricket. Despite India being bowled out for just 150 in the first innings, Reddy emerged as the top scorer with a quick-fire …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Gutsy Nitish Reddy turns doubter Sunil Gavaskar into a fan
2 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Gutsy Nitish Reddy turns doubter Sunil Gavaskar into a fan

India Today  

From being doubted ahead of his Test debut in Perth to becoming one of India’s most consistent batters in the format, Nitish Kumar Reddy has silenced his critics in style. His recent knock in the Adelaide Test, amidst a batting collapse on Day 1, earned him admiration, including from Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who had initially questioned the young …

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 …

KL Rahul's suggestions worked for me in Perth Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy
2 weeks, 4 days ago

KL Rahul's suggestions worked for me in Perth Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy

India Today  

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has credited senior teammate KL Rahul for providing valuable advice that proved instrumental during his Test debut against Australia in Perth. Speaking in a video shared by the Board of Cricket Council of India, Reddy expressed how Rahul’s guidance has been a consistent source of clarity and confidence for him. From idolising to manifesting and …

India vs Australia Perth Test: Key stats, important trivia and all you need to know
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Perth Test: Key stats, important trivia and all you need to know

The Hindu  

35 The number of sixes accumulated by Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2024. Batters with the maximum number of Test sixes in a calendar year Sixes Year Batter For M Inns Runs Ave. 6s/inn Balls/6 35+ 2024 Yashasvi Jaiswal India 12 23 1280 58.18 1.52 50.42 33 2014 Brendon McCullum New Zealand 9 16 1164 72.75 2.06 48.61 26 2022 Ben Stokes …

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, …

BGT 2024-25: Steve Smith hails Jasprit Bumrah as a ‘complete package’ after Perth Test, quips ‘each time you face him..’
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Steve Smith hails Jasprit Bumrah as a ‘complete package’ after Perth Test, quips ‘each time you face him..’

Live Mint  

Days after India registered a 295-run victory in the first Test match at Perth against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Australia's legendary batter Steve Smith lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his 'unorthodox bowling action' and 'exceptional skill-set'. 'Bumrah swings it both ways' Smith even labelled Bumrah a 'complete package', stating that the Indian pacer has every possible weapon in …

Captain Jasprit Bumrah gives verdict on Harshit and Nitish's debuts in Perth
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Captain Jasprit Bumrah gives verdict on Harshit and Nitish's debuts in Perth

India Today  

India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah gave his verdict on the debutants' performance in the 1st Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Very happy and positive sign," Bumrah said in a video posted by the BCCI on their social media. Watch the video here- Confidence, faith and composure 🙌 Captain and Player of the Match Jasprit Bumrah on …

Josh Hazlewood was realistic: Sunil Gavaskar reacts to pacer's Perth Test remarks
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Josh Hazlewood was realistic: Sunil Gavaskar reacts to pacer's Perth Test remarks

India Today  

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has come to the defence of Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood following his 'batters' comments after the conclusion of the first Test against India in Perth. Gavaskar suggested that Hazlewood's remarks about Australia's slim chances of chasing a mammoth target of 550 runs were based on a practical approach and do not suggest any talks of internal …

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. …

'Was Nervous, But Gautam Sir Told...': Nitish Reddy Reflects On His Heroics In Perth
1 month ago

'Was Nervous, But Gautam Sir Told...': Nitish Reddy Reflects On His Heroics In Perth

ABP News  

Nitish Kumar Reddy on Friday conceded that the reputation of Perth being a fast bowler's paradise made him a tad nervous ahead of his Test debut against Australia but the jitters vanished when he recalled head coach Gautam Gambhir's advice -- face the bouncers as if "you are taking a bullet for the country". Nitish made an impressive 41 off …

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 …

Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana striking debuts show India are up for a fight in Australia
1 month ago

Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana striking debuts show India are up for a fight in Australia

Firstpost  

Neither Nitish nor Rana disappointed on a dramatic day in the Western Australian capital. The former answered to the name of Nitish Kumar Reddy, the latter is Harshit Rana, both fast-tracked to the Test set-up primarily but not entirely on the back of their impressive performances in IPL 2024. India’s top had been blown away by Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood …

Nitish Reddy: Was fantastic to receive Test cap from Virat Kohli
1 month ago

Nitish Reddy: Was fantastic to receive Test cap from Virat Kohli

The Hindu  

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

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 …

Record 1237 runs in 7 matches at 176 average: Nitish Kumar Reddy's claim to fame that sent message to those who matter
1 month ago

Record 1237 runs in 7 matches at 176 average: Nitish Kumar Reddy's claim to fame that sent message to those who matter

Hindustan Times  

20 minutes before the toss at the Optus Stadium in Perth, the Indian team was in a huddle. Nitish Kumar Reddy, a 21-year-old from Andhra Pradesh and Harshit Rana, a sprawling fast bowler from Delhi, were getting their Test caps from two of India's finest - Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin. Nitish Kumar Reddy received his Test cap from Virat …

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

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 …

Explained: Why India handed debuts to Reddy and Rana for 1st Test against Australia, picked Sundar over Ashwin, Jadeja
1 month ago

Explained: Why India handed debuts to Reddy and Rana for 1st Test against Australia, picked Sundar over Ashwin, Jadeja

Firstpost  

Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana were handed their maiden caps for the opening match of the five-Test series between India and Australia in Perth, with spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar picked as the lone spin option. Seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana were handed their maiden caps ahead of toss, in which stand-in skipper Jasprit …

7 debuts in 4 Tests for India in Australia: Can Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana go the Gill, Siraj, Thakur, Sundar way?
1 month ago

7 debuts in 4 Tests for India in Australia: Can Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana go the Gill, Siraj, Thakur, Sundar way?

Hindustan Times  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is well and truly underway. For the opening Test in Perth, India have handed out debut caps to all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana and one waits to see how these two perform at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana making their way into the playing XI, India have …

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 …

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja
1 month ago

Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana make debut for India, Washington Sundar plays ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana are making their debuts for India as they have been named in the playing XI for the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana make their Test debuts ) KL Rahul will be opening the batting in the absence …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy makes Test match debut for India at Perth
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy makes Test match debut for India at Perth

The Hindu  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy became the latest Indian cricketer to make his Test debut after being picked for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at Perth starting Friday. The 21-year-old became India’s 315th cap in the longest format of the game, making his maiden appearance under Jasprit Bumrah, who led India in Rohit Sharma’s absence. The medium-pacer has played …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

India TV Sports Wrap on November 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Team India have named two debutants in their playing XI for the Perth Test. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Nitish Reddy makes Test debut for India Nitish Reddy has made his Test debut for India in the Perth Test against Australia. Harshit Rana makes international debut for India Rana has made his international debut for India in the …

Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make debuts as India announce playing XI for Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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1 month ago

Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make debuts as India announce playing XI for Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana have been handed their debut caps as India have named a pace-bowling heavy playing XI for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Another surprise call made by the Indian team management is the inclusion of Washington Sundar in the playing XI ahead of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. India's : KL Rahul, …

Perth Test: Nitish Reddy relishes 'dream' Virat Kohli moment after impressive debut
1 month ago

Perth Test: Nitish Reddy relishes 'dream' Virat Kohli moment after impressive debut

India Today  

India’s rising all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, lived a childhood dream on November 22 when his cricketing idol, Virat Kohli, handed him his maiden Test cap during the series opener against Australia in Perth. Nitish’s Test debut marked another milestone in his remarkable 2024 season, coming just weeks after his impactful T20I debut during the Bangladesh series at home. Alongside Rishabh …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make Test debuts in Perth
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make Test debuts in Perth

India Today  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana made their Test debuts in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in Perth on Friday. Rana, who impressed with his performances for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, earned a spot in the Indian team and will be part of India’s playing XI in the series opener. Nitish Kumar …

Take a bullet for country: Nitish Reddy reveals Gautam Gambhir's inspiring advice
1 month ago

Take a bullet for country: Nitish Reddy reveals Gautam Gambhir's inspiring advice

India Today  

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy credited head coach Gautam Gambhir’s motivating message during the final practice session as a crucial factor in his impressive Test debut against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth on November 22. "Like taking a bullet for your country" 🗣️ Nitish Kumar Reddy reveals coach Gambhir's words that helped him face the fire …

Perth Test: India pick Washington Sundar as lone spinner ahead of Ashwin, Jadeja
1 month ago

Perth Test: India pick Washington Sundar as lone spinner ahead of Ashwin, Jadeja

India Today  

Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah has confirmed that the team management have benched both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in favour of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. Off-spin bowling all-rounder Sundar was part of the winning side in 2020-21 BGT Down Under and took 16 wickets in …

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 …

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests
1 month ago

Axar, Kuldeep left out; 5 players included: Complete list of changes in India's squad for Australia Tests

India TV News  

It has almost become a ritual that whenever India have gone to Australia for a Test series, their backs are against the wall. Now, take that all into context and picture that India are desperate for World Test Championship points, facing Australia in Australia with a new-ish pace attack apart from Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain for the opening Test …

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

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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 …

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