NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Group India’s selection to incorporate Nitish Kumar Reddy alongside Hardik Pandya within the ongoing T20I sequence towards Bangladesh. Reddy, a promising younger participant, has been promoted within the batting order forward of Pandya through the first two T20Is.
Group India is ready to play towards Bangladesh within the remaining match of the sequence in Hyderabad on Saturday.Each Reddy and Pandya have been lively members within the sequence thus far.
Chopra, in his latest YouTube video, appreciated the administration’s determination to shortly combine Reddy into the squad. “Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya – this can be a incredible factor the Indian crew is making an attempt to do in the meanwhile… Nitish Reddy has been fast-tracked with the considering that he must be performed as a lot as potential,” Chopra acknowledged.
Chopra acknowledged that whereas Reddy’s batting is robust, he wants to boost his bowling skills. He in contrast Reddy’s expertise with these of the extra skilled Pandya, noting, “He has been made to bat at No. 4 and given full overs… I might nonetheless say he’s barely underprepared in bowling as a result of when you see his and Hardik’s bowling, Hardik is a much-refined model.”
Chopra praised Reddy’s aggressive batting, mentioning his energy hitting capabilities. “Nevertheless, Nitish Kumar Reddy has the flexibility with the bat. There isn’t any doubt about that as he hits sixes whereas standing in his place… He batted effectively as soon as he obtained an opportunity to open his arms,” Chopra mentioned, referencing Reddy’s efficiency in Delhi.
Chopra expressed optimism about Reddy’s future performances, notably within the upcoming Hyderabad match, emphasizing the participant’s familiarity with the venue from the IPL. “His bowling may also go well with right here because the aspect boundaries are massive. So, Nitish Kumar Reddy is that shining vibrant prospect for Group India,” Chopra concluded.