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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Born | 26 May 2003 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Role | All-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 | |
| Years | Team |
| 2020–present | Andhra |
| 2023–present | Sunrisers 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Andhra
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- India
- India A
- India Under-19
Personal life[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Board of Control for Cricket in India. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Nitish Kumar Reddy - Biography, Age, Family, Career, and Records". Telugu Vaadi TV. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ "Elite, Group A, Ranji Trophy at Ongole, Jan 27–30 2020". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ "Elite, Group B, Indore, Feb 20 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Indian Premier League. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Indian Premier League. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Nitish Kumar Reddy". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Nitish Kumar Reddy". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ "India's squads for Afghanistan's tour of India announced". Board of Control for Cricket in India. 19 May 2026. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- ↑ "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[edit | edit source]
- Nitish Kumar Reddy at BCCI
- Nitish Kumar Reddy at ICC
- Nitish Kumar Reddy at Cricket Australia
- Nitish Kumar Reddy at ESPNcricinfo
- Nitish Kumar Reddy at IPLT20
- Nitish Kumar Reddy biography at Telugu Vaadi TV