Irfan Pathan Urges Patience for SRH All-Rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, Citing Hardik Pandya's Blueprint
Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has received strong backing from former India star Irfan Pathan, who urged the team management and selectors to show patience with the young talent. Pathan believes that Reddy, who possesses the rare skillset of batting in the middle order and bowling at 130 kmph, needs consistent opportunities to fulfill his potential.
Pathan drew a parallel between Reddy's current situation and the early career of Hardik Pandya, emphasizing that regular game time, even through failures, is crucial for development. With Hardik Pandya rested for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, Reddy has been included in the squad, potentially offering him the chance to prove his worth in the white-ball format. The 22-year-old will be looking to convert his promise into match-winning performances for both India and SRH in the future.
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““Nitish Kumar Reddy should be given more opportunities, even if he fails. There are not many all-rounders who can bowl at 130 kmph and can bat in the middle order. Hardik Pandya became the player he is now because he was played regularly for the first 2-3 years.””
Irfan Pathan, Former India All-rounder
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IPL LBW Resistance Champions | Career Batting Technique
Batters, all-rounders, and wicketkeepers with lowest LBW dismissal percentage (minimum 20 innings, excludes specialist bowlers)
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Gujarat Titans | 0.0% (0/45 innings) | ||
#2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0.0% (0/37 innings) | ||
#3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 0.0% (0/20 innings) | ||
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 0.0% (0/34 innings) | ||
| #5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0.0% (0/22 innings) |
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““Nitish Kumar Reddy should be given more opportunities, even if he fails. There are not many all-rounders who can bowl at 130 kmph and can bat in the middle order. Hardik Pandya became the player he is now because he was played regularly for the first 2-3 years.””
Irfan Pathan, Former India All-rounder
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- Nitish Kumar Reddy
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- All-Rounder
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