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Rohit Sharma Backs Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy as All-Format Great in Perth

The endorsement reflects India’s plan to give the seam-bowling all-rounder an extended run as the ODI series begins with a rain-hit defeat.

Rohit Sharma (L) and Mohammad Siraj (C) leave the field following their defeat during the first ODI match between Australia and India in Perth
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Not Shubman Gill Or Kuldeep Yadav! Rohit Sharma Predicts 22-Year-Old To Become An All-Format Great

Overview

  • Rohit Sharma presented Nitish Kumar Reddy with ODI cap No. 260 before the first match against Australia at Optus Stadium on October 19.
  • In a BCCI video, Rohit said he is 110% sure Reddy will go a long way and become an all-format great, pledging full team support.
  • Reddy marked his debut with 19 not out off 11 balls, including two sixes, and bowled 2.1 overs for 16 runs without a wicket.
  • Australia won the 26-overs-a-side opener by seven wickets under the DLS method, with Mitchell Marsh unbeaten in the chase.
  • Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Gautam Gambhir have indicated Reddy will receive a sustained opportunity, with the second ODI set for October 23 in Adelaide.