All-rounder Boost for India Ahead of 4th T20I Against Australia
India's all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy participated in training on Wednesday after missing the first three T20 Internationals against Australia. Bowling coach Morne Morkel shared an optimistic update on Reddy’s condition before the upcoming match.
Injury and Recovery
The 21-year-old Reddy was sidelined due to a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide. Subsequently, neck spasms slowed his recovery and restricted his movement. However, he completed the training session that included fielding, batting, and bowling drills.
“He did all the work expected of him today - fielding, batting and bowling - and he ticked all of that. So we will find out now after assessment where he’s at,” said Morkel.
Series Status and Key Performers
The five-match T20I series is evenly poised at 1-1. The opening game was abandoned due to rain, India lost the second match but won the third with a thrilling five-wicket victory.
- Arshdeep Singh, returning after missing the first two games, was instrumental in India’s third match win with figures of 3/35 and earned the Player of the Match award.
- Arshdeep, named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024, has featured in only three T20Is since the series against England earlier this year, including his recent appearance in Hobart.
Author's Summary
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s return to training signals a potential all-rounder boost for India as the tightly contested T20 series against Australia progresses.