Nitish Kumar Reddy impresses as India's pace-bowling allrounder in T20I series

Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his talents as a pace-bowling allrounder during the first T20I in Christchurch. Bowling four overs, he achieved a joint-best economy rate of 10 and later contributed an unbeaten 26 runs off 13 balls in a successful 69-run partnership. In the second T20I, Reddy claimed a wicket and maintained his form, reinforcing his status as a potential successor to Hardik Pandya. His performances have led to heightened expectations from the Indian cricket management as they seek to nurture his skills amidst a series of injury setbacks he has faced in the past.

• 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Nitish Kumar Reddy strengthens his case as India's next pace-bowling allrounder