India comprehensively Nitish kumar reddy The first three T20 internationals against Australia have been called off due to injury complications, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BTCI) confirmed on Wednesday, October 29.
AUS V Ind: Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of preliminary T20IS
Nitish, recovering from a Left Quadriceps injury, suffered a setback when he started experiencing neck spasms. This unexpected complication hampered his recovery and mobility, forcing the BCCI medical team to closely monitor his progress and rule him out of the first three matches of the five-match T20I series.
The quadriceps injury occurred first A narrow two-wicket loss in India’s second Odi At the Adelaide Oval. Nitish had missed the third ODI in Sydney as he continued his rehabilitation. Neck spasms came as an additional hurdle affecting the comeback schedule. This decision of the first three T20Is adds to the challenges for India’s bowling options as the team adjusts their Playing XI for these matches.
BCCI statement on Nitish Reddy’s injury
BTSI made an official statement through their X (earlier Twitter) handle confirming that Nitish Reddy will miss the first three T20Is. They reiterated their focus on the player’s health and overall fitness, prioritizing his long-term recovery and preparation for future matches.
“Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out for the first three T20s. The second Odi in Adelaide complained of neck spasms, which have affected his recovery and mobility. BCCI tweeted.
Revised India squad for first three t20is:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak varma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma.
