“I am Making ready The Hardik Pandya Function”: Younger IPL Star Opens Up On Staff India Alternative

IPL 2024 Rising Participant of the 12 months Nitish Kumar Reddy has stated that he’s making ready to carry out within the “Hardik Pandya-role” for Staff India within the close to future. After amassing 303 runs within the IPL at a strike-rate of 142, Reddy was set to make his debut in India’s post-T20 World Cup tour to Zimbabwe, however needed to pull out on the final minute as a result of an damage. Nevertheless, the Sunrisers Hyderabad star is for certain that he’ll make his India debut quickly.

In an interplay with NDTV, Reddy spoke at size concerning the position he’s anticipating to get as soon as he dons the enduring blue shirt.

“There’s an opportunity I will get to play at no. 7 or no. 6, more than likely a Hardik Pandya position. I am versatile to bat wherever I am requested to, however as of now I am making ready for the position that Hardik Pandya is enjoying,” stated Reddy.

Reddy has showcased his capacity as each a batsman, and currently as a useful tempo bowler, and not too long ago grew to become the most costly participant within the Andhra Premier League.

The 21-year-old confirmed maturity past his years, and was life like concerning the possibilities he would get within the India setup.

“In the event you ask me to open, I will open as properly. Within the close to future, I will not be getting the prospect on the high order as a result of there are extra skilled gamers,” stated Reddy. “I’ve to adapt to no matter position I will get, and I have been ready to adapt this manner by home cricket,” he added.

Reddy was chosen for the five-T20I Zimbabwe tour alongside a bunch of recent faces, in a facet that will probably be led by Shubman Gill.

“I am glad that there’s a development for kids who’re performing properly. After Rohit bhai (Rohit Sharma), Virat bhai (Virat Kohli) and Jaddu bhai (Ravindra Jadeja)’s retirements, there will probably be alternatives for kids. We have to seize them,” stated Reddy.

At simply 21, Reddy already has the world at his toes, and expressed delight to develop into a model ambassador for Puma, the identical model as his idol, Virat Kohli.

“My inspiration is Virat Kohli, so I am actually proud to be part of Puma. Puma actually supported me by way of the IPL, and the best factor is that they are offering alternatives to children like myself and Riyan Parag,” Reddy stated.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is anticipated to be retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad forward of subsequent 12 months’s mega public sale, after a profitable IPL 2024.