Synopsis
Nitish Kumar Reddy has been cleared by the BCCI’s medical team to participate in IPL 2025, set to join the Sunrisers Hyderabad for their opening match against Rajasthan Royals. He is expected to begin training with the team during their pre-season camp starting Sunday.Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar Reddy cleared for IPL 2025.
- Available for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s opening match on March 23.
- Successfully passed a crucial yo-yo test.
- Integral to India’s future Test plans.
- Had a strong performance in IPL 2024.
New Delhi, March 15 (NationPress) Nitish Kumar Reddy has received approval from the BCCI’s medical team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to participate in IPL 2025. He is set to be available for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s first match on March 23, where they will face the Rajasthan Royals. Nitish is anticipated to join the SRH pre-season camp commencing on Sunday.
The last phase of his recovery involved a yo-yo test conducted on Saturday morning, where he achieved a score of 18, which comfortably exceeded the qualifying benchmark of 16.5, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. This accomplishment confirmed his readiness following the standard rehabilitation process for a side strain he incurred during last month’s T20I series against England.
On Friday, Nitish participated in a practice match where he bowled at full intensity without any discomfort. The BCCI’s medical team adopted a cautious strategy regarding his recovery, extending his rehabilitation by two weeks beyond the original three-week estimate. He remains an integral part of India’s Test plans, with a tour of England scheduled shortly after the IPL wraps up in late May.
Prior to last year's mega auction, SRH retained five players, including Nitish. He had a standout IPL 2024 season, amassing 303 runs at a strike rate of 142.92. However, his bowling performance was less impactful, achieving only three wickets while conceding runs at an economy rate of 11.62.
Following his IPL achievements, Nitish made his international debut in the T20I series against Bangladesh at home. His reputation continued to grow as he participated in all five Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, highlighted by a maiden Test century in Melbourne.
Upon returning from the tour, Nitish expressed interest in training with former India bowling coach Bharat Arun in Chennai; however, this plan fell through due to his side strain setback. Now fully fit, he is ready to make a significant impact for SRH in IPL 2025.
