Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Journey from Andhra Pradesh to IPL Glory

A promising all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh, making waves in domestic cricket and the IPL.

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Single-handedly rescued Sunrisers Hyderabad's innings with a maiden IPL fifty.

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Scored 366 runs in the Ranji Trophy, including a remarkable 159 against Bihar.

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Aiming to emulate the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ben Stokes.

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Bagged the Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy as the U16 star at just 15 years old.

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Started as an opening batter but shifted to No. 3 in age-group cricket.

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Developed bowling skills to contribute as an all-rounder.

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Proved himself in both domestic and IPL formats.

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Played a crucial role in Andhra's commanding position against Bihar in Ranji Trophy.

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At just 20 years old, Nitish Kumar Reddy is one to watch for the future.

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