In a blow to Sunrisers Hyderabad, all-rounder Nitish Reddy was forced to miss their IPL showdown with Kolkata Knight Riders owing to illness. The 22-year-old, however, radiated positivity, stressing the need to mold oneself to circumstances and put the team first.
Reddy, who’s become SRH’s go-to man this season, affirmed his dedication. Debutant Smaran Ravichandran filled his boots, marking an exciting entry into IPL cricket.
This season, Reddy’s stats are impressive: 193 runs in eight innings over nine games, plus six wickets. His match-winning show against KKR earlier earned him Player of the Match honors.
Pre-match, he shared with media: ‘It’s all about what the team requires from me. I aim to deliver 100%. No individual milestones for me—just fulfilling whatever role the team demands, anytime.’
On SRH’s high-octane approach, Reddy was candid. ‘Our aggressive play doesn’t guarantee wins every time. In tough spots, it’s on seniors like Heinrich Klaasen, S Gill, Aniket, and me to build a competitive score.’
He lauded the team’s young pacers Saqib Mahmood and Prafull Hinge. ‘They’re raw, eager learners pushing their limits. Their fresh techniques catch rivals off guard. Facing IPL pressures head-on at this level is commendable.’
Reddy’s absence tested SRH’s depth, but his words reinforce the squad’s unity. With playoffs looming, his full recovery could be a game-changer for Hyderabad’s title aspirations.
