Young star of Indian cricket Nitish Kumar Reddy is performing brilliantly in the Test match in England. This SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) player not only surprised everyone with his bowling, but he also took special advice from Australian fast bowler and his IPL captain Pat Cummins to gain experience. In this article, we understand the whole story in 10 important points based on Nitish Reddy’s performance so far on this England tour and the learnings from Pat Cummins.
The challenge of the England tour and the truth of the unique pitch
This Test match is not only being played on a slope, but on a ‘pitch played in the opposite direction’. This means that the conditions are more challenging than traditional English wickets. While on one hand Bumrah’s balls are not reaching the wicketkeeper, on the other hand, the batsmen are surprised by Nitish Reddy’s bounce.
Nitish Reddy: Highest wicket-taker for India
Nitish Reddy has emerged as India’s most successful bowler in this match. His balls are surprising batsmen with extra bounce, and this is an unexpected quality on English pitches. His performance shows the wisdom of bowling fast in English conditions.
The importance of advice from SRH captain Pat Cummins
Before the England tour, Nitish Reddy took advice from his captain Pat Cummins in the IPL. Pat Cummins, who himself is considered an expert in bowling in English conditions, told Nitish how to read the wind, seam movement and bounce in England.
The effect of Cummins’ tips on Reddy
Cummins explained to Nitish how back-of-length deliveries and aggressive fielding plans prove to be more effective in England. Nitish implemented these tips in his performance and achieved great results. The maturity in his line-length and maturity in planning was clearly visible.
Difference in Reddy’s bounce compared to Bumrah
While Jasprit Bumrah’s balls were not reaching the wicketkeeper properly, Nitish’s balls had extraordinary bounce. This shows that he used the pitch better and hit the ball at the right angle. He may have got this technical understanding from the guidance of Pat Cummins.
Impact on England’s run rate: Slow batting of 3.02
The England team, which is usually known for bewildering, was able to play at a run rate of only 3.02 in this match. The direct reason for this was the discipline of the Indian bowlers, especially Nitish Reddy’s bouncy bowling which kept the batsmen tied.
Funny incidents in the weather and on the field
At the end of the match, for some time, there was a lot of locust-like insects on the field, about which it was joked on social media that ‘the God of cricket has come to do justice’. It was later revealed that they were black ants, which are considered quite common in England. This incident became a spice of humor in the atmosphere of ‘moral victory’ of the day.
Experience in SRH became the foundation of international success
Nitish Reddy played a fantastic role during the season and helped SRH with his gameplay during the season of IPL 2025, and he needed to share the dressing room with such an experienced player as Pat Cummins because such experience empowered him mentally. In England, he also appeared at an international level proving his mature bowling and calm nature.
Young player’s confidence and eagerness to learn
Nitish’s move to seek advice from experienced players before the tour shows that he is thinking like a professional athlete not only physically but also mentally. It is commendable to enter a challenging place like England with such confidence.
Future prospects and hope of Indian cricket
If Nitish Reddy continues to perform like this, he can become a permanent member of the Indian Test team. He can become the next fast bowling trinity along with Bumrah and Siraj. His training at SRH and mentoring by Pat Cummins can benefit India greatly in the future.
Conclusion
Nitish Reddy has demonstrated that as long as one is open to learning, can be coached by mentors of the field, and displays his/her talents in the appropriate manner, any young talent can fly real high. His feat in England serves as a motivational indicator not just to him but to the Indian cricket as well.
July 10, 2025