Nitish Reddy, the uncapped all-rounder, has suffered a major setback as he has been ruled out of India’s tour of Zimbabwe due to an injury. The 24-year-old had recently received his maiden T20I call-up, but unfortunately, his dream debut tour has been cut short.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that Shivam Dube will replace Nitish Reddy in the Indian squad. Dube, a seasoned all-rounder, has already made a name for himself in domestic cricket and is expected to bring his experience and skills to the national team.
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Nitish Reddy’s injury is a significant blow to him, especially considering this was his first major international call-up. He had been making rapid strides in domestic cricket and was expected to make his mark on the international stage. However, the nature and severity of the injury have not been disclosed by the BCCI, leaving fans and experts alike speculating about his expected recovery time.
The Indian team is scheduled to face Zimbabwe in three T20Is and as many ODIs, starting from August 18th. With Reddy ruled out, Shivam Dube is likely to take his place in the squad. The BCCI medical team is monitoring Reddy’s progress and will provide updates on his condition.
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This setback will undoubtedly be a disappointment for Reddy, who had been working hard to make his mark on the international stage. However, he will be hoping for a speedy recovery and a chance to make his debut soon. For now, Shivam Dube will take his place alongside the Indian team as they prepare to face Zimbabwe.
Nitish Reddy’s injury has dealt a blow to his dreams of making his debut in the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. Shivam Dube’s inclusion into the squad is a welcome addition, and fans will be keenly watching him perform. The BCCI medical team will continue to monitor Reddy’s progress, hoping for a swift recovery and a return to full fitness.
Updated squad:
Ꮪhubman Gill (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube.