Meanwhile, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is in the race to be selected in the Indian Test team for the Australia tour. According to the Indian Express, the five-member selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar is considering him as a fast bowling all-rounder this time in Australia.
The Indian team will go on Australia tour next month. Where a five-match test series will be played between the two teams. the allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is in the race to be selected in the Indian Test team for the Australia tour. According to the Indian Express, the five-member selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar is considering him as a fast bowling all-rounder this time in Australia.
Let us tell you that, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been a part of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. He was recently selected for the home T20 International match against Bangladesh. The senior selection committee is expected to meet in Pune after the second Test between India and New Zealand. The Indian team is also expected to leave for Perth on November 10. This will be a long tour in which the Indian team will travel with a large contingent including net bowlers.
The selectors will also discuss the inclusion of Shardul Thakur. Shardul Thakur played a key role in India’s 3-wicket win in the famous Gabba Test in 2022. Shardul Thakur has returned after recovering from injury. He is playing for Mumbai in the current Ranji Trophy season. He played an important role in Mumbai winning the Ranji Trophy last season.
It is understood that there may be competition for a place between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur. Nitish Kumar Reddy is seen as the all-rounder of the future. It is believed that he also has the ability to play in the longest format of cricket. 33-year-old Shardul Thakur has not been a part of the Indian team since the last South Africa tour in December 2023, but has been playing continuously in domestic cricket.
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