SunRisers Hyderabad‘s (SRH) young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his talent and potential in a stunning display against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an IPL 2024 clash, earning high praise from veteran batter Hanuma Vihari. Reddy’s unbeaten 14 off eight balls, including a crucial six down the ground, helped Hyderabad secure a comfortable six-wicket victory over Chennai at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Gain insights into their potential impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad’s performance.
Vihari, who has captained Reddy for Andhra in domestic cricket, took to X to express his admiration for the 20-year-old, calling him the “next big thing” in Indian cricket. Vihari highlighted Reddy’s rare skill set as a batter who can also bowl medium pace, describing him as a valuable asset not just in franchise cricket but also in the broader spectrum of the sport.
Hanuma Vihari tweeted
In his tweet, Vihari wrote, “That was just a glimpse from Nitish. Invest in him. He’s the next big thing not just in franchise cricket. Batter who can bowl medium pace. Rare commodity!”
Vihari further praised Reddy’s bowling prowess, suggesting that he is a better bowler than most seam-bowling all-rounders in the country, except for Hardik Pandya. Having witnessed Reddy’s growth firsthand, Vihari spoke highly of his talent and potential, indicating that the young all-rounder has a bright future ahead.
“He’s a better bowler than all other except Hardik. I’ve captained him in Andhra and seen him grow. So I know a bit,” Vihari added.
Reddy, who was roped in by SRH for ₹20 lakh, made his IPL debut last year and has already shown promise with impressive performances. Ahead of the ongoing season, he registered scores of 33* and 55* in SRH’s intra-squad practice matches, further highlighting his batting skills.
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