India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate reaffirmed the team’s commitment to developing seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, describing him as a vital part of India’s medium-term plans. Returning from a knee injury, Reddy had limited involvement in India’s innings-and-140-run win over the West Indies in Ahmedabad, bowling only four overs and not batting. Despite conditions in New Delhi expected to favor spinners, ten Doeschate said the team would retain Reddy in the lineup to give him more game time.
He called Reddy a talented batter who bowls seam but acknowledged the physical strain of the dual role, comparing him to Hardik Pandya. Ten Doeschate said competition from all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar has pushed Reddy lower in the order, but noted the importance of versatility across positions.
He called Reddy a talented batter who bowls seam but acknowledged the physical strain of the dual role, comparing him to Hardik Pandya. Ten Doeschate said competition from all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar has pushed Reddy lower in the order, but noted the importance of versatility across positions.
