Nitish Reddy fit to rejoin SRH squad following recovery from side strain

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been cleared by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence to participate in IPL 2025 after successfully recovering from a side strain suffered during the recent T20I series against England. He passed the mandatory yo-yo test with a score of 18.1, comfortably surpassing the required 16.5 mark. Nitish, who is a key figure in India's Test plans ahead of the upcoming England tour, is set to join the SRH squad at their pre-tournament camp starting Sunday.

During IPL 2024, Nitish had an impressive batting performance, scoring 303 runs at a strike rate of 142.92, although his bowling was less effective. His international reputation was bolstered by a notable debut against Bangladesh in T20Is, followed by consistent performances in Australia's Border-Gavaskar Trophy, including his maiden Test century at Melbourne. Plans to work with former India bowling coach Bharat Arun were delayed due to his injury.