NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has showered reward on Sunrisers Hyderabad’s rising uncapped all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, following his stellar efficiency towards Punjab Kings within the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024.
Nitish showcased his distinctive expertise by smashing a panoramic 64 off simply 37 deliveries whereas additionally contributing with the ball by dismissing Jitesh Sharma and taking an important catch off Prabhsimran Singh.
Talking on his YouTube channel, Chopra counseled Nitish’s affect on the sport, particularly contemplating Sunrisers’ shaky begin with the bat.”The Hyderabad batting stumbled firstly. It appeared at one stage that even 150 could be tough. Nonetheless, Nitish Reddy. He was a web bowler with Chennai until final 12 months…and right here additionally he scored runs and respectable runs,” Chopra said.
Highlighting the importance of Nitish’s position as a finisher, Chopra underscored the evolving pattern of Indian gamers excelling within the closing levels of T20 matches.
“The child bats nicely. He has the would possibly. Within the first 15 years of this event, there have been only a few Indian finishers. That is why whoever can end, his worth on the public sale goes by the roof. Nonetheless, now you possibly can see gamers like Rahul Tewatia, Shivam Dube, Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. You’ll be able to preserve Nitish Kumar Reddy additionally on the identical listing,” Chopra added.
Nitish showcased his distinctive expertise by smashing a panoramic 64 off simply 37 deliveries whereas additionally contributing with the ball by dismissing Jitesh Sharma and taking an important catch off Prabhsimran Singh.
Talking on his YouTube channel, Chopra counseled Nitish’s affect on the sport, particularly contemplating Sunrisers’ shaky begin with the bat.”The Hyderabad batting stumbled firstly. It appeared at one stage that even 150 could be tough. Nonetheless, Nitish Reddy. He was a web bowler with Chennai until final 12 months…and right here additionally he scored runs and respectable runs,” Chopra said.
Highlighting the importance of Nitish’s position as a finisher, Chopra underscored the evolving pattern of Indian gamers excelling within the closing levels of T20 matches.
“The child bats nicely. He has the would possibly. Within the first 15 years of this event, there have been only a few Indian finishers. That is why whoever can end, his worth on the public sale goes by the roof. Nonetheless, now you possibly can see gamers like Rahul Tewatia, Shivam Dube, Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. You’ll be able to preserve Nitish Kumar Reddy additionally on the identical listing,” Chopra added.
Nitish’s outstanding efficiency etched his identify in IPL historical past as the primary uncapped participant to attain the feat of scoring 50-plus runs, taking a wicket, and securing a catch in a single match. At simply 20 years and 319 days previous, he additionally turned the second youngest participant to register a half-century within the IPL, following Priyam Garg.
(With inputs from ANI)
