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Nitish Reddy: Speed Surge in Seven Days
18 Apr
Summary
- Nitish Reddy increased bowling speed by 6 mph in just seven days.
- He trained with renowned English fast-bowling coach Steffan Jones.
- Reddy improved his run-up and ankle strength for better pace.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has experienced a remarkable improvement in his bowling speed, adding up to six miles per hour in just a week. This rapid development occurred during a focused, seven-day training camp in Bengaluru shortly before the IPL 2026 season began.
He trained under the guidance of Steffan Jones, a celebrated English fast-bowling coach. Jones identified limitations in Reddy's run-up and ankle strength, implementing specific drills including resisted sprinting, heavier ball work, and ankle strengthening exercises.
The seven-day intensive camp, involving 10 sessions, saw Reddy dramatically alter his approach. Jones increased the length of Reddy's run-up and worked on his backfoot contact, enabling him to attack the crease with greater speed and energy.
This focused training has already yielded results, with Reddy claiming 2 wickets for 17 runs in Sunrisers Hyderabad's first win of the season. The Indian team management is closely monitoring the 22-year-old, who is being considered as a seam all-rounder option across formats.
