Nitish Kumar Reddy says this about 1st Border Gavaskar Trophy, I just went with my plans
On November 22, 2024, at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Nitish Kumar Reddy made a memorable Test debut, scoring 41 runs while batting at number eight. The highlight of his day was receiving his cap from his idol, Virat Kohli. Reflecting on the moment, Nitish expressed his excitement, stating, “It was a great feeling… fantastic to receive the cap from Virat.” He credited his innings to Rishabh Pant’s guidance and noted the importance of playing aggressively against Nathan Lyon.
Despite being a seamer, Nitish did not bowl on the first day but drew inspiration from JaspritBumrah’s impressive spells. He acknowledged that discipline in bowling was key to taking wickets. Before the match, he shared a quiet dinner with fellow debutant Harshi tRana to stay calm and focused.
Nitish is aware that while this was a solid start, he needs to build on it: “This was a good start but it was not a dream innings. Need to continue like this.”