Blow for India!! Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of first three T20Is against Australia

Team India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20Is in the series against Australia, scheduled to begin at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29. Notably, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a medical update ahead of the series opener.

The Indian all-rounder suffered an injury during the second ODI against Australia in Adelaide. He was expected to be available for selection for the series opener. However, he failed to recover in time for the match, and the Suryakumar Yadav-led team is already without key all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Ruled Out of First Three T20Is Against Australia

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s return to action has been delayed after developing neck spasms while recovering from a left quadriceps injury he suffered during the second ODI in Adelaide.

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According to a statement, the BCCI confirmed that its medical team is monitoring the all-rounder’s condition and will decide on his participation in the later stages of the T20I series.

"Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out for the first three T20Is. The all-rounder who was recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide, complained of neck spasms, which has impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress," the statement read.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out for the first three T20Is. The all-rounder who was recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide, complained of neck spasms, which has impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical… pic.twitter.com/ecAt852hO6

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 29, 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy Has Represented India in Four T20Is So Far

Nitish Kumar Reddy has represented India in four T20Is so far. He has scored 90 runs in three innings with a highest score of 74 against Bangladesh in 2024. The all-rounder has also picked up three wickets.

The 22-year-old has been a consistent performer for SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has scored 485 runs in 22 innings at an impressive strike rate of 132.87, including two half-centuries. He has secured five wickets across 12 innings for the franchise.

The young all-rounder would be deeply disappointed to miss three out of the five T20Is against Australia. Earlier this month, Reddy made his ODI debut against Australia in Perth. However, he scored only 27 runs in two innings and failed to pick up a wicket in the 5.1 overs he bowled.

India Asked to Bat First In T20I Series Opener in Canberra

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, were asked to bat first in the T20I series opener against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. They fielded a spin-heavy lineup featuring Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Axar Patel.

All-rounder Shivam Dube was included to support frontline seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana. Arshdeep Singh, India’s leading T20I wicket-taker, once again missed out on selection.

The left-arm pacer, who featured in only two Asia Cup games, was replaced by Rana, who impressed with a four-wicket haul in the final ODI against Australia.

After their recent T20 Asia Cup triumph, the Men in Blue are now aiming to continue their dominance in the T20I series.

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