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Former Indian chief selector MSK Prasad has batted for the inclusion of the 21-year-old all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, Nitish impressed everyone with his batting and bowling efforts in the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy with the red ball.
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Before India moves to the Champions Trophy, they are all set to play against England in T20Is and ODIs. MSK Prasad feels Nitish has already created an impact in both Tests and T20 cricket and his exceptional form would help India in the mega event.
“People often say that ODIs are a perfect blend of Test cricket’s resilience and T20 cricket’s explosiveness. Nitish has proven to be a rare combination of class and aggression, excelling across formats in his short but impactful international career. Having already seized opportunities in T20s and Tests, Nitish’s exceptional form and versatility make a strong case for his inclusion in India’s upcoming ODI squad against England. His consistency and ability to rise to the occasion also position him as a key contender for a spot in the Champions Trophy squad," Prasad said as quoted by TOI.
“India has always celebrated cricketers who can adapt and excel across formats, and Nitish is undoubtedly one such talent. With his performances in Australia, he has not just passed the test but announced himself as a future mainstay of Indian cricket. He’s a star in the making," he added.
Nitish Reddy’s performances against Australia
In the recently concluded Test series against Australia, Nitish made his Test debut on November 22. He excelled in both departments, scoring 298 runs with one century from nine innings and scalping four wickets.
Speaking about the white-ball formats, Nitish has played three T20Is, scoring 90 runs and scalping three wickets. In T20 format, he has played 23 games, mustering 485 runs and pocketing six wickets.
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