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Nitish Kumar Reddy becomes first Andhra fast bowler to lead India’s pace attack

Nitish Kumar Reddy made history on Sunday by becoming the first fast bowler from Andhra to lead the Indian pace attack, sharing the new ball against international opponents. The twenty-three-year-old bounced back from a shaky opening over to concede just seven runs in the final frame while claiming a late wicket, reflecting the strong trust placed in him by the team management.

Beginning his journey as a net bowler in the premier Twenty-Twenty league before winning an emerging player award, the rising all-rounder has worked closely with specialists like Pat Cummins and Steffan Jones to elevate his velocity. Experts note that his development across all formats, including a notable century in Australia, positions him as a potential long-term solution alongside Hardik Pandya.

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