'Nitish Kumar Reddy is going to be an all-format great': Rohit Sharma makes jaw-dropping prediction
Published - 20 Oct 2025, 12:05 PM | Updated - 20 Oct 2025, 12:08 PM
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Nitish Kumar Reddy, on Sunday (October 19), scripted history after making his ODI debut during the first match of the ongoing three-match series between India and Australia.
He became the first-ever player from Andhra to represent India in all three formats of international cricket.
Nitish Kumar Reddy gets ODI cap
The 22-year-old became the third cricketer from his state to represent India in the 50-over format after Venugopal Rao and Ambati Rayudu.
Nitish Reddy made his Test debut last year during the tour of Australia. He went on to smash a stunning century during the Melbourne Test to announce his arrival at the highest stage of the game. Before that, he had made his T20I debut against Bangladesh in October.
Rohit Sharma's bold prediction for Nitish Kumar Reddy:
Nitish Kumar Reddy received his maiden ODI cap from none other than Rohit Sharma, one of India's greatest-ever ODI players. While handing the cap to the young allrounder, Rohit went on to make a bold prediction. The former India skipper backed Nitish Kumar Reddy to become an all-format great for the team.
"Cap number 260, Nitish Reddy, welcome to the club. You have had a great start to your career and it's only because of how you want to play the game and your attitude. I am 110% sure that with that attitude, you are going to go a long way in this Indian team," said Rohit.
"You are going to be an all format great which I believe thoroughly because like you said in your speech yesterday, you want to be everywhere. That is where we all want you to be. So, good luck and I am sure that the team will rally around you. Anything you need, any time you need anything, everyone will be there to support you. Good luck, have a great career," he added.
Watch as Rohit Sharma hands the ODI cap to Nitish Reddy
From 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡 📍
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 20, 2025
A dream gets renewed and fulfilled. ✨
It was here in 2024 that Nitish Reddy earned his Test cap. It was @imVkohli then who presented it and this time it is @ImRo45, who handed the ODI cap. 🧢#AUSvIND | #TeamIndia | @NKReddy07
Nitish Kumar Reddy did manage to impress with his quickfire cameo with the bat. He scored 19 runs off just 11 balls with the help of 2 sixes to help India finish the innings on 136/9 in the allotted 26 overs. In reply, Australia chased down the total in less than 22 overs to take the lead in the three-match series.
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