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Nitish Kumar Reddy Ruled Out of England Tour, Adds to India's Growing Injury Woes

Kaushik Kashyap

Nitish Kumar Reddy suffered a knee injury. [Source - ImTanujSingh/x.com]Nitish Kumar Reddy suffered a knee injury. [Source - ImTanujSingh/x.com]

In a major setback for Team India, pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the England Test series due to a knee injury. Reddy had quickly cemented his place in the playing XI with impressive contributions in both the second and third Tests of the ongoing England tour.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Sidelined Due to Knee Injury

Nitish’s ability to deliver crucial spells with the ball and contribute valuable runs in the lower batting order made him a vital part of the combination crafted by head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill.

However, he has now been ruled out of the tour after sustaining a knee injury during a gym session on Sunday. As reported by ESPN Cricinfo, scan reports have revealed ligament damage, raising serious concerns about his immediate recovery and availability.

His absence now leaves a significant void in the Indian lineup, particularly in English conditions where a seam-bowling all-rounder is a rare and valuable asset. India’s injury concerns continue to deepen, with Reddy becoming the latest in a growing list of sidelined players.

Injury Crisis Looms Large Over Team India in England

Earlier, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was also ruled out of the series, with youngster Anshul Kamboj reportedly coming in as a replacement. To further complicate matters, Akash Deep, who impressed in the Edgbaston Test, was seen in visible discomfort during the 3rd Test at Lord's and is now doubtful for the upcoming encounter in Manchester.

The string of injuries has hit the Indian camp hard, forcing the management to constantly reshuffle its plans. With a depleted pace attack and the series hanging in balance, India now faces a test of its bench strength. The team will hope for swift recoveries and a strong comeback as they aim to finish the series on a high note.