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India Suffer Blow as All-Rounder Nitish Reddy Ruled Out of England Tour
21 Jul
Summary
- Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of remainder of India-England series due to injury
- Reddy's all-round abilities were crucial to India's team balance
- His absence leaves India with difficult selection choices for 4th Test
In a major blow to Team India, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing India-England cricket series due to a knee injury. Reddy sustained the injury during a gym session, leaving the visitors with a significant headache following recent injuries to other players.
Reddy had only recently been included in the playing XI for the second and third Test matches, after India's loss in the series opener. His all-round abilities, providing both batting depth and useful bowling, had helped balance the team composition. In the two Tests he played, Reddy scored 45 runs and took 3 wickets, showcasing his growing importance to the side.
With Reddy's absence, India now face a tricky selection dilemma for the crucial 4th Test. They must either opt for a like-for-like replacement in Shardul Thakur, include an additional spinner in Kuldeep Yadav, or go with a more pace-heavy attack. However, none of these options are seen as ideal replacements for Reddy's unique skill set and the balance he brought to the team.
