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Is Nitish Reddy’s Performance Enough to Challenge Hardik Pandya for India’s All-Rounder Spot?

Hardik or Nitish Kumar Reddy Who is the Better All-Rounder?

Nitish Reddy’s Impressive heroics in the 4th test have proved that he is to be taken seriously in the squad. He made his test debut for Team India in the ongoing BGT series, and he has been producing impressive performances overall. These performances have raised a question, Hardik or Nitish Kumar Reddy Who is the Better All-Rounder?

Nitish Kumar Reddy a Threat To Hardik Pandya?

Nitish Kumar Reddy has become one of India’s most promising all-rounders, being impressive in both T20 and Test formats at a young age. After a stunning IPL 2024 campaign, where he showcased his strong mentality under pressure, Reddy easily transitioned to domestic cricket and then onto the international stage.

In the ongoing BGT series against Australia, he has impressed with crucial contributions. His most remarkable achievement came in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where he scored his maiden Test century, showcasing maturity and determination when his team needed him the most.

Reddy’s medium-pace bowling further complements his batting, making him a potential replacement for Hardik Pandya in Tests. With his ability to perform across formats, Reddy is proving to be a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team.

Is Hardik Pandya’s Position Really in Danger?

Hardik Pandya’s career has been affected by several injuries in the past few years, which have limited his time and performance at the top-level tournaments.

These ongoing fitness issues have reduced his role as India’s main pace-bowling all-rounder. While Pandya is still an important player in India’s squad for the white-ball tournaments, his struggles with injuries have made it harder for him to remain a key figure in Test cricket.

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As a result, Hardik Pandya’s future in all formats doesn’t seem to go strong for a long period, with his return to Test cricket seeming unlikely. Young talent like Nitish Kumar Reddy is already impressive with strong performances and a solid mentality, emerging as a strong contender for India’s medium-pace all-rounder role.

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