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Watch: Nitish Kumar Reddy Receives Hero's Welcome In Visakhapatnam After Australia Test Tour

India's seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy received a hero's welcome on arrival at the airport in his hometown Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh after being one of the finds for the Indian team on their recent Test tour of Australia. After exiting the Visakhapatnam airport, visuals showed Nitish receiving a big yellow garland from excited fans and yellow petals being showered on him amidst cameras trying to capture the best view. Nitish, who resides in Gajwuaka in Visakhapatnam, then sat in the front seat of an open jeep, with his father Mutyalu behind in the vehicle and fans standing nearby to have a glimpse of the all-rounder.

IPL Team Accused Of Under-Utilising India's MCG Hero vs Australia: "Forgotten That..."

South Africa legend and former Sunrisers Hyderabad player Dale Steyn has lashed out at the Indian Premier League side for under-utilising all-rounder Nitish Reddy. The India player, who starred for India against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground earlier this year, is a decent right-arm medium fast bowler. But, he is yet to bowl a single delivery this IPL season. Reddy -- a batting all-rounder -- holds an experience of playing 22 IPL matches. He has scalped three wickets in those matches. Steyn, who also served as SRH bowling coach in the past, slammed the side for not using Reddy as a bowler. His X post came during SRH's IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

IPL 2025: Only Unfinished Business Is Lifting The Trophy, Says SRH's Nitish Reddy

After ending up as runners-up in the last edition of the IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy feels that the only unfinished business for the franchise is to lift the trophy this season. SRH had a tough start to the IPL 2025 season as they lost their last two matches and are placed in eighth place in the standings. They will look to add two points against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday, in a rematch of the IPL 2024 final. "To be honest, I never set personal goals, even when playing for India or in the IPL last year. The only unfinished business is lifting the trophy. We created history with some records, but our ultimate goal is to win the IPL title and add a second star to SRH's legacy," Reddy said on JioHotstar's show 'Gen Bold'.

Angry Nitish Kumar Reddy Vents Frustration On Helmet Failing To Score Big For SRH vs LSG In IPL 2025. Watch

While most experts expected SunRisers Hyderabad to easily beat Lucknow Super Giants, it was the latter who shone bright in the IPL 2025 on Friday. Nicholas Pooran struck 70 off just 26 balls while Shardul Thakur took a four wicket haul as LSG won by five wickets. SRH's famed batting order, which was touted to cross 300, could not even go past 190 in the match against LSG. No. 4 batter Nitish Kumar Reddy was expected to score big but returned with just 32 off 28 balls. He was frustrated man after getting out and it showed in his act after getting dismissed.

Nitish Reddy Reveals The Virat Kohli Connection Behind His Maiden Test Ton In Melbourne

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy revealed that a light-hearted dressing room banter with the talismanic Virat Kohli resulted in him getting the shoes gifted by the former skipper, which he wore when he hit his first Test century against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). “Back in the locker room, he (Kohli) once asked Sarfaraz (Khan), ‘Sarfu, tera size kya hai?' (Sarfaraz, what's your shoe size?), and he said, ‘Nine.' Then he turned to me, and I thought, ‘Oh my god, I have to guess this correctly,' because even if they weren't my size, I really wanted his shoes. I said, ‘10,' and he gave them to me. In the next match, I wore those shoes and scored a hundred!" said Reddy in a podcast on PUMA's Youtube channel on Thursday.

India Star Cleared To Play IPL 2025 After Recovering From Injury. Not Jasprit Bumrah

Star all-rounder Nitish Reddy has successfully cleared a fitness test after recovering from a side strain injury. Reddy previously suffered a side strain injury but is now completely healed. Although he was excluded from India's Champions Trophy squad due to his injury, he passed the necessary Yo-Yo test; his score was 18, according to ESPN cricinfo press release. Reddy's return to fitness is welcome news for SRH, which was defeated in the final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last year. With Reddy's addition, SRH gains batting depth and more bowling options, making them a stronger contender for the IPL 2025 title.

Big Boost For Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-Rounder Clears Fitness Test Ahead Of IPL 2025

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is all set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad after recuperating from a side strain that kept him on the sidelines since January. PTI has learned that Nitish successfully completed all the fitness test routines, including the yo-yo test, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, and the physios have given him a go-ahead. The 21-year-old Andhra cricketer's last appearance for India was during the first T20I against England at the Eden Gardens on January 22, but he did not bat or bowl in that match. Nitish trained at nets ahead of the second T20I at Chennai, but was ruled out of that match and five-match series with a side strain.

Gautam Gambhir Gets Blunt Warning After Fresh Injury Blow To India: "Body Wasn't Ready..."

India all-rounder Nitesh Kumar Reddy will take no part in the remaining games of the T20I series against England after he was ruled out hours ahead of the second match in Chennai, owing to an injury. Reddy played in the series-opener in Kolkata earlier this week, but he did not get the chance to bowl or bat in the match. For the unversed, Reddy was also part of India's squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, playing all five Tests as the visitors lost the series 1-2.

Ignored T20 World Cup Star Receive Sudden Call-up vs England After India's MCG Hero Nitish Reddy Suffers Injury: Report

Injuries continue to plague the Indian cricket team in the ongoing T20I series against England. Already doubts persist over whether Mohammed Shami, after missing the first match that the hosts won in Kolkata, will be available for the second match in Chennai on Saturday. In the midst of this, a report claimed that fast-bowling allrounder Nitish Reddy has not recovered from an injury. In his place, Shivam Dube - member of India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad - has been called up, said a report in The Indian Express.

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Watch: Nitish Kumar Reddy Receives Hero's Welcome In Visakhapatnam After Australia Test Tour

IPL Team Accused Of Under-Utilising India's MCG Hero vs Australia: "Forgotten That..."

IPL 2025: Only Unfinished Business Is Lifting The Trophy, Says SRH's Nitish Reddy

Angry Nitish Kumar Reddy Vents Frustration On Helmet Failing To Score Big For SRH vs LSG In IPL 2025. Watch

Nitish Reddy Reveals The Virat Kohli Connection Behind His Maiden Test Ton In Melbourne

India Star Cleared To Play IPL 2025 After Recovering From Injury. Not Jasprit Bumrah

Big Boost For Sunrisers Hyderabad: All-Rounder Clears Fitness Test Ahead Of IPL 2025

Gautam Gambhir Gets Blunt Warning After Fresh Injury Blow To India: "Body Wasn't Ready..."

Ignored T20 World Cup Star Receive Sudden Call-up vs England After India's MCG Hero Nitish Reddy Suffers Injury: Report