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|               name = Nitish Kumar Reddy
| name = Nitish Kumar Reddy
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|         birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|5|26|df=yes}}
| fullname = Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy
|         birth_place =  
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2003|5|26|df=yes}}
|         death_date =  
| birth_place = Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
|         death_place =  
| batting = Right-handed
|             batting =  
| bowling = Right-arm medium-fast
|             bowling =  
| role = All-rounder
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| international = true
| country = India
| internationalspan = 2024–present


|               club1 =  
| testdebutdate = 22 November
|               year1 =  
| testdebutyear = 2024
|         clubnumber1 =  
| testdebutagainst = Australia
|               club2 =
| testcap = 315
|              year2 =
|        clubnumber2 =


|               date = 27 January 2020
| odidebutdate = 19 October
|             source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1175496.html Cricinfo
| odidebutyear = 2025
| odidebutagainst = Australia
| odicap = 260
 
| T20Idebutdate = 6 October
| T20Idebutyear = 2024
| T20Idebutagainst = Bangladesh
| T20Icap = 116
 
| club1 = Andhra
| year1 = 2020–present
 
| club2 = Sunrisers Hyderabad
| year2 = 2023–present
 
| date = 31 October
| year = 2026
| source = BCCI; ICC; ESPNcricinfo
}}
}}
'''Nitish Kumar Reddy''' (born 26 May 2003) is an Indian [[cricket]]er.<ref name="Bio">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1175496.html |title=Nitish Kumar Reddy |accessdate=27 January 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut on 27 January 2020, for [[Andhra cricket team|Andhra]] in the [[2019–20 Ranji Trophy]].<ref name="FC">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1203556.html |title=Elite, Group A, Ranji Trophy at Ongole, Jan 27-30 2020 |accessdate=27 January 2020 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut on 20 February 2021, for Andhra in the [[2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy]].<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1250897.html |title=Elite, Group B, Indore, Feb 20 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 4 November 2021, for Andhra in the [[2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1280206.html |title=Elite, Group C, Vadodara, Nov 4 2021, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 November 2021}}</ref>
 
'''Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy''' (born 26 May 2003) is an Indian international [[cricket]]er who plays as an all-rounder. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He represents [[India national cricket team|India]] in international cricket and plays domestic cricket for [[Andhra cricket team|Andhra]] and in the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) for [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]].<ref name="BCCI">{{cite web
|url=https://www.bcci.tv/players/db109714-ae28-4f6e-a3a7-2fc4f713e673/nitish-kumar-reddy
|title=Nitish Kumar Reddy
|work=Board of Control for Cricket in India
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
==Early life and junior career==
 
Nitish Kumar Reddy was born on 26 May 2003 in [[Visakhapatnam]], Andhra Pradesh, India. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and progressed through the Andhra age-group system.<ref name="TVT">{{cite web
|url=https://www.teluguvaaditv.com/2025/10/nitish-kumar-reddy-biography-age-family-career-girlfriend.html
|title=Nitish Kumar Reddy - Biography, Age, Family, Career, and Records
|work=Telugu Vaadi TV
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
During the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy, Reddy scored 1,237 runs at an average of 176.41, including an innings of 441 runs against Nagaland. His performances earned him the BCCI's Best Under-16 Cricketer award for the season.<ref name="TVT"/>
 
==Domestic career==
 
Reddy made his first-class debut for Andhra on 27 January 2020 against [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] in the [[2019–20 Ranji Trophy]].<ref name="FC">{{cite web
|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1203556.html
|title=Elite, Group A, Ranji Trophy at Ongole, Jan 27–30 2020
|work=ESPNcricinfo
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut for Andhra on 20 February 2021 against [[Vidarbha cricket team|Vidarbha]] in the [[2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy]].<ref name="LA">{{cite web
|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1250897.html
|title=Elite, Group B, Indore, Feb 20 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy
|work=ESPNcricinfo
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
Reddy made his [[Twenty20]] debut for Andhra on 4 November 2021 in the [[2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]].
 
He was signed by [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] in the [[2023 Indian Premier League]] auction. He made his IPL debut on 18 May 2023 against [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru]].<ref name="IPL">{{cite web
|url=https://www.iplt20.com/players/nitish-kumar-reddy/5483
|title=Nitish Kumar Reddy
|work=Indian Premier League
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
Reddy had his breakthrough IPL season in 2024, scoring 303 runs and taking three wickets. He was named the IPL Emerging Player of the Year for the 2024 season.<ref name="IPLStats">{{cite web
|url=https://www.ipl.com/player/nitish-kumar-reddy
|title=Nitish Kumar Reddy
|work=Indian Premier League
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
==International career==
 
Reddy made his [[Twenty20 International]] debut for India against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] on 6 October 2024 in Gwalior.<ref name="ICC">{{cite web
|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/74837/nitish-kumar-reddy
|title=Nitish Kumar Reddy
|work=International Cricket Council
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
He made his [[Test cricket|Test]] debut against Australia national cricket team on 22 November 2024 at Perth during the [[Border–Gavaskar Trophy]].<ref name="CA">{{cite web
|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/players/CA%3A11012/nitish-kumar-reddy
|title=Nitish Kumar Reddy
|work=Cricket Australia
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
Reddy made his [[One Day International|ODI]] debut for India against Australia on 19 October 2025 in Perth.<ref name="CA"/>
 
During the 2024–25 Border–Gavaskar Trophy, Reddy scored his maiden Test century in the fourth Test at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]], making 114 runs.<ref name="ICC"/>
 
In 2026, Reddy continued to be selected for India's international squads. He was included in India's squads for the Afghanistan series and later the West Indies series.<ref name="BCCI2026">{{cite web
|url=https://www.bcci.tv/news/article/indias-squads-for-afghanistan-s-tour-of-india-announced
|title=India's squads for Afghanistan's tour of India announced
|work=Board of Control for Cricket in India
|date=19 May 2026
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
He was also selected for India's 2026 tour of New Zealand. The BCCI announced on 29 October 2026 that Reddy would remain in India's ODI squad for the first ODI of the series.<ref name="BCCI-NZ">{{cite web
|url=https://www.bcci.tv/news/article/india-and-india-a-squad-updates-for-new-zealand-tour
|title=India and India A squad updates for New Zealand Tour
|work=Board of Control for Cricket in India
|date=29 October 2026
|access-date=31 October 2026
}}</ref>
 
==Playing style==
 
Reddy is a batting all-rounder who combines right-handed middle-order batting with right-arm medium-fast bowling. His bowling provides an additional seam option, while his batting allows him to contribute aggressively in the middle and lower middle order.<ref name="CA"/>
 
==Career statistics==
 
As of 31 October 2026, Reddy has represented India in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. His international career includes a Test century against Australia and appearances across all three international formats.<ref name="ICC"/>
 
For current statistical records, see the player's profiles at the [[International Cricket Council]], [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] and ESPNcricinfo.
 
==Teams==
 
* [[Andhra cricket team|Andhra]]
* [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
* [[India national cricket team|India]]
* India A
* India Under-19
 
==Personal life==
 
Reddy was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Telugu Vaadi TV has published biographical information covering his early life, family background and cricket career.<ref name="TVT"/>
 
==See also==
 
* [[Andhra cricket team]]
* [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
* [[India national cricket team]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{cricinfo|id=1175496}}


{{Authority control}}
* [https://www.bcci.tv/players/db109714-ae28-4f6e-a3a7-2fc4f713e673/nitish-kumar-reddy Nitish Kumar Reddy] at BCCI
* [https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/74837/nitish-kumar-reddy Nitish Kumar Reddy] at ICC
* [https://www.cricket.com.au/players/CA%3A11012/nitish-kumar-reddy Nitish Kumar Reddy] at Cricket Australia
* [https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/nitish-kumar-reddy-1175496 Nitish Kumar Reddy] at ESPNcricinfo
* [https://www.iplt20.com/players/nitish-kumar-reddy/5483 Nitish Kumar Reddy] at IPLT20
* [https://www.teluguvaaditv.com/2025/10/nitish-kumar-reddy-biography-age-family-career-girlfriend.html Nitish Kumar Reddy biography] at Telugu Vaadi TV


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Revision as of 21:50, 31 October 2026


Nitish Kumar Reddy
Personal information
Full nameKaki Nitish Kumar Reddy
Born (2003-05-26) 26 May 2003 (age 23)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium-fast
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 315)22 November 2024 v Australia
ODI debut (cap 260)19 October 2025 v Australia
T20I debut (cap 116)6 October 2024 v Bangladesh
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020–presentAndhra
2023–presentSunrisers Hyderabad
Source: BCCI; ICC; ESPNcricinfo, 31 October 2026

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy (born 26 May 2003) is an Indian international cricketer who plays as an all-rounder. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He represents India in international cricket and plays domestic cricket for Andhra and in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Sunrisers Hyderabad.[1]

Early life and junior career

Nitish Kumar Reddy was born on 26 May 2003 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. He developed an interest in cricket at a young age and progressed through the Andhra age-group system.[2]

During the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy, Reddy scored 1,237 runs at an average of 176.41, including an innings of 441 runs against Nagaland. His performances earned him the BCCI's Best Under-16 Cricketer award for the season.[2]

Domestic career

Reddy made his first-class debut for Andhra on 27 January 2020 against Kerala in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.[3]

He made his List A debut for Andhra on 20 February 2021 against Vidarbha in the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[4]

Reddy made his Twenty20 debut for Andhra on 4 November 2021 in the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

He was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2023 Indian Premier League auction. He made his IPL debut on 18 May 2023 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.[5]

Reddy had his breakthrough IPL season in 2024, scoring 303 runs and taking three wickets. He was named the IPL Emerging Player of the Year for the 2024 season.[6]

International career

Reddy made his Twenty20 International debut for India against Bangladesh on 6 October 2024 in Gwalior.[7]

He made his Test debut against Australia national cricket team on 22 November 2024 at Perth during the Border–Gavaskar Trophy.[8]

Reddy made his ODI debut for India against Australia on 19 October 2025 in Perth.[8]

During the 2024–25 Border–Gavaskar Trophy, Reddy scored his maiden Test century in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, making 114 runs.[7]

In 2026, Reddy continued to be selected for India's international squads. He was included in India's squads for the Afghanistan series and later the West Indies series.[9]

He was also selected for India's 2026 tour of New Zealand. The BCCI announced on 29 October 2026 that Reddy would remain in India's ODI squad for the first ODI of the series.[10]

Playing style

Reddy is a batting all-rounder who combines right-handed middle-order batting with right-arm medium-fast bowling. His bowling provides an additional seam option, while his batting allows him to contribute aggressively in the middle and lower middle order.[8]

Career statistics

As of 31 October 2026, Reddy has represented India in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. His international career includes a Test century against Australia and appearances across all three international formats.[7]

For current statistical records, see the player's profiles at the International Cricket Council, Board of Control for Cricket in India and ESPNcricinfo.

Teams

Personal life

Reddy was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Telugu Vaadi TV has published biographical information covering his early life, family background and cricket career.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Board of Control for Cricket in India. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Nitish Kumar Reddy - Biography, Age, Family, Career, and Records". Telugu Vaadi TV. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Elite, Group A, Ranji Trophy at Ongole, Jan 27–30 2020". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  4. ↑ "Elite, Group B, Indore, Feb 20 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  5. ↑ "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Indian Premier League. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Indian Premier League. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Nitish Kumar Reddy". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  9. ↑ "India's squads for Afghanistan's tour of India announced". Board of Control for Cricket in India. 19 May 2026. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
  10. ↑ "India and India A squad updates for New Zealand Tour". Board of Control for Cricket in India. 29 October 2026. Retrieved 31 October 2026.

External links

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