Will Nitish Reddy feature in 4th T20I against Australia? Details
What's the story
Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was earlier ruled out of the first three T20Is against Australia Down Under due to an injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in its official statement, announced that Reddy was recovering from a left quadriceps injury he sustained during the 2nd ODI in Adelaide. He later complained of neck spasms, which "affected his recovery and mobility." Ahead of the 4th T20I, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel gave an update on Reddy.
Fitness update
Morkel's update on Reddy's fitness
When asked about Reddy's fitness for the next game, Morkel said he had completed all necessary tasks, including fielding, batting, and bowling. "Yes, he did all his work that was needed or expected of him today, fielding, batting, bowling, and he ticked all of that. So we will find out now, after the assessment, where he is at," said Morkel. It remains to be seen whether Reddy plays in the 4th T20I on November 6 in Queensland.
Information
A look at his T20I stats
As of now, Reddy has played four T20Is, striking at 180.00. He scored a fine 74 (34) against Bangladesh in October last year. With the ball, the medium-pacer has taken three wickets in the format.
Ongoing assessment
Dube remains India's only seam-bowling all-rounder
The BCCI Medical Team has been closely monitoring Reddy's condition. The all-rounder's absence from the squad leaves Shivam Dube as India's only seam-bowling all-rounder. Meanwhile, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel are the spin-bowling all-rounders. The former powered India to victory in Hobart, slamming an unbeaten 49 (23). India conitnue to miss the services of premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is out with injury.