Nitish Reddy went on to express his desire to have legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni’s captaincy skills, aggression and passion for cricket from Virat and master Rohit’s “simply outstanding” pull shot
Our Bureau
Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has expressed his happiness with his growth and performances in the Indian team and his Indian Premier League franchise. Reddy felt happy with his progress in both his national and IPL performances, aiming to maintain his consistency and passion for the game.
While speaking on Jio Hotstar, he acknowledged the increased recognition and praise but emphasized his focus on staying grounded and continuing to play with the same dedication.
“I am very happy with the progress I’ve made, both in my performances for my country and my IPL franchise. I want to continue delivering at the same level. There has been a significant change–people have started recognizing me and praising my performances. However, I don’t want to let this get to my head. Moving forward, I want to play with the same passion and consistency, whether it’s for my franchise or India. My focus remains on keeping my love for cricket alive.” Nitish Reddy to JioHotstar.
Reddy praised Pat Cummins as a calm and composed leader who handles pressure remarkably well. He believed that Cummins’s leadership inspires confidence in the entire team.
“He is an extremely calm and composed leader. The way he handles pressure is remarkable. When you see your captain managing things so smoothly, it instils confidence in the entire group,” he added.
Nitish gained fame after excelling for the dynamic Sunrisers in the previous season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he genuinely hit the limelight before a packed audience at the legendary Melbourne cricket ground (MCG) with a powerful century against India during the Boxing Day Test at the conclusion of last year.
As Nitish’s value continues to rise to unprecedented levels, he aims to make a mark with his aggressive batting performance in the current season of the lucrative league.
Reddy also expressed his interest in batting against India’s premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah and handpicked the “golden assets” to the nation’s cricket. He was speaking on Jio Hotstar. Nitish grew in popularity after thriving for the explosive Sunrisers in the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But he truly found stardom in front of a sold-out crowd at the iconic MCG with a blistering century against India in the Boxing Day Test at the end of last year.
With Nitish’s stock constantly soaring to new heights, Nitish is looking to make an impact with his belligerent batting display in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. Among all the top talents in the tournament, the opponent Nitish is most excited to go up against Bumrah.
“I would be grateful for the challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world right now, and facing him would be an exciting contest. If I manage to score some runs against him, I will be very happy. Competing against top bowlers like Bumrah is what makes the game exciting,” Nitish said on JioHotstar.
Nitish, 21, has a long road ahead of him. He has taken formidable steps towards establishing himself as an all-round prospect who is capable of taking the brunt with the ball if the situation demands it.
The young sensation, who idolises stalwart Virat Kohli, believes the current generation of Indian talent has been shaped by him, Bumrah, and captain Rohit Sharma.
“This generation of Indian cricket has been shaped by legends like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and others. They have taken Indian cricket to new heights, and we aspire to carry forward their legacy. Players like Jasprit, Rohit and Virat are truly golden assets to India,” he added.
Nitish went on to express his desire to have legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni’s captaincy skills, aggression and passion for cricket from Virat and master Rohit’s “simply outstanding” pull shot.
“From Dhoni, I would love to have his captaincy skills. I admire Kohli’s aggression and passion for the game. And from Rohit, I would love to master his pull shot–it’s simply outstanding,” he said.
