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The 23-year-old India National Cricket Team pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the upcoming India tour of the United Kingdom 2026.
This comes as a massive blow for the India National Cricket Team as the team management was expecting Nitish Kumar Reddy to play a bigger role on the UK tour in the absence of premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is currently nursing an injury.
Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of Ireland tour, likely to miss England series
On Tuesday, June 23, PTI reported that Nitish Kumar Reddy's left quadriceps injury has worsened and he has been ruled out of the T20I series against Ireland and will most likely miss the T20I and ODI series against England as well.
"India all-rounder Nitish Reddy has been ruled out of the T20Is against Ireland due to left quadriceps injury. He might miss the England white ball series too," BCCI sources told PTI.
Notably, Nitish experienced thigh discomfort during the ODI series against Afghanistan and was unavailable for selection in the second ODI. However, he returned for the series finale against Afghanistan National Cricket Team.
Suryansh Shedge set to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squad vs Ireland and England
Reports from Dainik Jagran suggest Mumbai all-rounder Suryansh Shedge is the leading candidate to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squad for the upcoming tour.
Meanwhile, the injury is expected to keep Nitish Kumar Reddy out for around three weeks, forcing selectors to look at alternative all-round options.
Shedge has impressed in domestic cricket and earned recognition for his finishing abilities in white-ball formats. The 23-year-old was part of Mumbai's successful Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign and later attracted attention from Punjab Kings in the IPL. With India looking for a like-for-like replacement capable of batting in the lower middle order and chipping in with medium pace, Shedge appears to fit the profile.
If selected, the tour could mark a major breakthrough in the young all-rounder's career.
Nitish Kumar Reddy career stats
Despite being only 23 years old, Nitish Kumar Reddy has already established himself as one of India's most promising all-rounders. In Test cricket, he has scored 396 runs in 10 matches at an average of 26.40, including a century and a highest score of 114. He has also picked up eight wickets with the ball.
His ODI numbers are equally encouraging. Across six matches, Nitish has scored 100 runs at an average of 33.33 and a strike rate of just over 101. With the ball, he has taken two wickets while consistently providing useful overs as a fifth bowling option.
In T20 Internationals, he has accumulated 90 runs in four matches at an impressive strike rate of 180 while also claiming three wickets.
Nitish's recent ODI performances against Afghanistan highlighted his growing value. He returned figures of 2/31 in Dharamsala and followed it up with an economical spell of 0/42 in Chennai. His ability to contribute in both disciplines made him an important part of India's plans for the England tour.
Who is Suryansh Shedge? Full career stats
Suryansh Shedge is a Mumbai all-rounder who has steadily built a reputation as a powerful finisher and useful medium-pace bowler in domestic cricket. The right-handed batter first grabbed attention during Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy-winning campaign, where he repeatedly delivered under pressure.
In T20 cricket, Shedge has played 30 matches and scored 356 runs at a strike rate of 178.89. His aggressive batting style has helped him maintain a healthy boundary percentage, including 29 sixes and 17 fours. He has also taken 13 wickets with the ball in the format.
His List A record is equally promising. In 15 matches, he has scored 258 runs and picked up 11 wickets, showcasing his all-round capabilities. In first-class cricket, Shedge has accumulated 439 runs at an average close to 44 while also contributing with the ball when required.
The youngster enjoyed a decent IPL 2026 season with Punjab Kings. He scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 39.50 and an outstanding strike rate of 175.55, including a highest score of 57. His recent performances in Tri-series in Sri Lanka significantly boosted his chances of earning a maiden India call-up.
