Nitish Kumar Reddy, a promising all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), opens up about his cricketing journey, admiration for Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, and his hopes for the future as he recovers from injury and prepares for the upcoming domestic season.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, the 21-year-old all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh and SRH, has been making waves in the cricketing world. After a stellar performance in the IPL 2024, where he scored 303 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 143 and took three wickets, he earned the ‘Emerging Player of the Season’ award. Despite a sports hernia injury that kept him from playing in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, his impressive IPL stint has made him a strong contender for future series.
Nitish’s admiration for cricket legends Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers has been a driving force in his career. A long-time fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Nitish fondly recalls his first meeting with Kohli, where he simply shook his hand and got an autograph. This encounter motivated him to perform well, hoping to catch Kohli’s attention. During a post-match handshake in 2024, Kohli remembered Nitish’s name, a moment that meant the world to the young cricketer.
Starting his journey in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, Nitish made headlines with a triple ton against Tamil Nadu and a quadruple ton against Nagaland. Encouraged by his coach Srinivas Reddy to continue as a pace bowling all-rounder, Nitish progressed to the Ranji squad under the guidance of Hanuma Vihari, making his debut against Kerala in January 2020.
As Nitish works towards full fitness ahead of the new domestic season starting with the Duleep Trophy on September 5, he remains focused on his goals. His journey is a testament to dedication and resilience, and his fans eagerly await his return to the field.
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