‘Someone like him is…’: Anil Kumble’s suggestion to Indian lineup regarding Nitish Kumar Reddy

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble has given a strong suggestion to the team, and has stated that allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy should be a regular player in the fixture of the national Test team- since he has proven his worth as a fine mix of discipline and talent.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is playing his second game during India’s ongoing tour of England, and was the most successful Indian bowler on the opening day of the third Test in Lord’s.

“I was surprised at how well Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled. He consistently hit the right areas. That short ball down leg side was a gift, but otherwise, he was disciplined. I thought he did quite well in Australia – got a hundred with the bat and bowled decently even if he didn’t take many wickets,” Kumble said of the seven-Test-old player on JioStar’s ‘Match Centre Live’.

“What you need from someone like him is to break partnerships and give the fast bowlers a breather while still maintaining control. He bowled nearly 14 overs in a spell – that shows fitness and control. He’s young, he’s a capable batter with a century under his belt, and he’s a sharp fielder. India should persist with him and avoid the temptation to chop and change,” added the leg-spin great.