Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy was felicitated by Sana Sathish Babu, the Honorary Secretary of the Andhra Cricket Association and Rajya Sabha MP, on Friday, January 10, in recognition of his stellar performance in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Though India lost the series 3-1 and missed a spot in the 2025 World Test Championship final, the 21-year-old all-rounder stood out with his impressive contributions. Reddy scored 298 runs in five matches, with an average of 37.25. His highlight was a maiden Test century of 114 runs in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, along with five wickets in the series.
On January 10, the Andhra Cricket Association posted a photo on their Instagram account showing Nitish’s visit to their office in Visakhapatnam, with the caption:
“The cricketing legend from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, who delivered outstanding performance in the international Test cricket series against Australia, visited the ACA office.”
”During the occasion, Mr. Sana Sathish Babu, Rajya Sabha member and Honorary Secretary of the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), specially congratulated Nitish Kumar Reddy and expressed best wishes for him.”
“He encouraged him to continue displaying exceptional talent on national and international platform. He also assured full support and cooperation from the Andhra Cricket Association in his future endeavours,” it continued.
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“He’s a future star in the making”-Former selector MSK Prasad on Nitish Kumar Reddy
MSK Prasad, former India chief selector and cricketer, has backed Nitish Kumar Reddy for a spot in the ODI team ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, calling him a rising star. Prasad shared his thoughts with the Times of India:
“People often say that ODIs are a perfect blend of Test cricket’s resilience and T20 cricket’s explosiveness. Nitish has proven to be a rare combination of class and aggression, excelling across formats in his short but impactful international career.”
“Having already seized opportunities in T20s and Tests, Nitish’s exceptional form and versatility make a strong case for his inclusion in India’s upcoming ODI squad against England. His consistency and ability to rise to the occasion also position him as a key contender for a spot in the Champions Trophy squad.”
“India has always celebrated cricketers who can adapt and excel across formats, and Nitish is undoubtedly one such talent. With his performances in Australia, he has not just passed the test but announced himself as a future mainstay of Indian cricket. He’s a star in the making,” he continued.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start on February 19.
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