Nitish Kumar Reddy Interview: ‘I have overdone things… now I realise that’ Nitish Kumar Reddy, the 22-year-old all-rounder, reflected on his journey in cricket, highlighting the challenges he faced after his promising debut in 2024. The player, who scored his maiden Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during India’s tour of Australia, initially showed great potential as a seam-bowling all-rounder. His early career included a rapid rise through the ranks, with his T20I debut followed swiftly by a regular spot in the ODI squad. However, his performances did not match his early promise, and recurring injuries hindered his ability to establish consistency. Despite being part of the Test squad for the England series, he missed key matches due to an injury before the Manchester Test. Even after recovering, the selectors and coaches struggled to unlock his potential, with questions about his batting position and bowling effectiveness persisting. The turning point for Reddy came during a seven-day break after the Ranji Trophy, where he sought to address his bowling pace issues. He reached out to Steffan Jones, founder of PaceLab, after watching his work on social media. Jones, along with feedback from players in Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad, guided Reddy through technical adjustments. The changes focused on increasing his run-up speed and refining his bowling mechanics, particularly his loading and hand position. While not fully implemented, these adjustments have already shown results, with Reddy’s bowling performance improving significantly in the IPL. His confidence has also translated to his batting, as he has taken on more responsibility for his franchise. Reddy acknowledged the importance of mental toughness, citing players like MS Dhoni and Mahendra Singh Dhoni as inspirations.#hyderabad #andhra_pradesh #nitish_kumar_reddy #melbourne_cricicket_ground #pace_lab
