IND vs BAN T20 Series / India got a replacement for Pandya,Surya can be given a chance to debut against Bangladesh

India has announced a team of young players for the T20 series against Bangladesh starting on October 06. Special attention is on Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has been included in the squad for the first time. He performed brilliantly in IPL 2024 and can become a potential replacement for Hardik Pandya.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 29, 2024, 05:00 PM

IND vs BAN T20 Series: The squad of the Indian cricket team has been announced for the T20 series against Bangladesh starting from October 06. A good number of young players are being seen in this team, and among them there is also a player who can prove to be an effective replacement for Hardik Pandya in the coming times. The name of this player is Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has got a place in Team India after a great performance in IPL 2024.

Nitish Kumar Reddy: A new hope

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been included in the Indian team for the first time. Although he was earlier selected for the series played against Zimbabwe, but due to an injury he could not join the squad. Now, he has been given a chance in this series against Bangladesh, which is the result of his hard work.

Captaincy role of Suryakumar Yadav

Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the new captain of the Indian T20 team, Nitish Kumar Reddy can be included in the playing 11. As an alternative to Pandya, young players like Nitish and Shivam Dubey will be in focus. This is a matter of concern for Hardik Pandya, as these young players can fill his void.

Nitish's IPL performance

In IPL 2024, Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 303 runs in 13 matches at an average of 33.67 and a strike rate of 142.92. While he has not been that effective in bowling, his batting performance has helped him get a place in the team. If he uses his opportunity properly, he can become an important player for Team India.

Schedule of the series against Bangladesh

First T20: 06 October, Gwalior
Second T20: 09 October, Delhi
Third T20: 12 October, Hyderabad

Team India Squad

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana and Mayank Yadav

Conclusion

The selection of Nitish Kumar Reddy in this T20 series against Bangladesh marks the beginning of a new era. If he manages to make an important place in the team with his performance, he can not only take his career to heights but can also firmly fill the place of Hardik Pandya. Cricket lovers will be eagerly waiting to see his batting and playing skills.