Nitish Kumar Reddy‘s development from the Indian Premier League to T20I and his choice within the Check squad for the Australia tour is one thing any cricketer would dream of. He made his India debut in a T20I towards Bangladesh on October 6, and earlier than the month added, the 21-year-old had punched his ticket to Australia, anticipating a Check debut.
It will not be mistaken to say that his call-up for the Check facet was sudden, however his all-round abilities of a batsman who bowls seam-up satisfied the BCCI selectors that he will be the back-up India want in seaming and bouncy Australian circumstances.
What augurs nicely for Reddy is that he’s already in Australia with the India ‘A’ facet for the four-day matches towards the Australian ‘A’ staff. Nonetheless, the Sunrisers Hyderabad participant candidly admits that he wasn’t anticipating to be included within the Check squad earlier than his efficiency for the ‘A’ facet Down Beneath.
“The talks have been occurring. I used to be anticipating my identify to be introduced, however not earlier than India ‘A’ matches,” stated Reddy, speaking to ‘The Telegraph’ from Mackay in Australia. “I assumed it would depend upon my efficiency in these ‘A’ matches. Nevertheless it appears I’ve been capable of present some promise to them, so I assume they hope I will do nicely.”
Forward of his India debut within the Gwalior T20I towards Bangladesh, Reddy was understandably nervous however felt comfortable when the T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav gave him the freedom to precise himself on the sphere.
“I used to be a bit nervous initially, however Surya bhai gave me a free hand relating to my strategy on the sphere. Solely by scoring runs and taking wickets will you get that confidence, and I’ve skilled that already. When representing India, it is advisable to hold your nerves impartial. I assume I did that within the final sequence and need to hold persevering with that,” the all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh stated.
Reddy desires to adapt to the scenario if he will get an opportunity to function within the enjoying eleven through the five-Check sequence for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, starting in Perth on November 22.
“I’ll stick with my function. As for the others (all-rounders), I identical to the way in which they bowl and bat. It doesn’t imply I’ll play like them. I’m simply going to reply to the scenario. If the scenario calls for me to play a giant shot, I’ll play it. If the scenario calls for me to play until stumps, I’ll be prepared for that too. I can do each,” he stated, speaking about his mindset.
Reddy has thus far performed 21 first-class matches since making his Ranji Trophy debut in 2020. Moreover scoring 708 runs in 35 innings, together with 100 and two fifties, he has taken 55 wickets as nicely.
“It’s essential to be robust, that is what I consider. It’s a must to be very robust within the centre, not simply in red-ball, however all types of cricket. Solely these with a troublesome mindset can survive and take care of no matter conditions they face,” he stated.
