Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Nitish Reddy Criticized for ODI Performance
Nitish Kumar Reddy is a cricket player for India.
In a recent match against New Zealand, he didn't do very well.
He scored some runs but not many, and he didn't take any wickets when he bowled.
The coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, said that Reddy needs to do more when he gets a chance to play.
He said that Reddy often doesn't do much in the games he plays.
The coach wants Reddy to improve and make a bigger impact when he plays for India.
However, some former players like Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa, and Manoj Tiwary think Reddy needs more time and opportunities to develop.
They said that being an all-rounder is hard and that Reddy should be given a longer run to improve.
Nitish Kumar Reddy was criticized by assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate for his performance in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand.
Reddy scored 21 runs off 21 balls and went wicketless, conceding 13 runs in 2 overs.
India lost the match by 7 wickets.
Ten Doeschate stated that Reddy often doesn't make a significant impact when given game time.
Former players Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa, and Manoj Tiwary defended Reddy, emphasizing the need for more opportunities and time to develop.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar Reddy, Indian all-rounder
- What
- Criticism and support regarding his performance in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand
- When
- During and after the 2nd ODI match on Wednesday
- Where
- Rajkot, India
- Why
- Reddy's performance and the debate over his opportunities and development
Critics
Supporters
Performance Impact
Critics
Reddy often doesn't make a significant impact when given game time.
Supporters
Reddy needs more opportunities and time to develop like other all-rounders.
Opportunities
Critics
Reddy has not utilized the chances he has been given.
Supporters
Reddy is not given enough opportunities to bat higher or bowl more overs.
Form and Confidence
Critics
Reddy's form has dipped since his maiden international hundred.
Supporters
Reddy's confidence may have been affected by over-celebration and needs to revisit basics.
- Player
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Match
- 2nd ODI vs New Zealand
- Venue
- Rajkot
- Result
- India lost by 7 wickets
- Batting Performance
- 21 runs off 21 balls
- Bowling Performance
- 0 wickets, 13 runs in 2 overs
- Critic
- Ryan ten Doeschate (Indian assistant coach)
- Supporters
- Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa, Manoj Tiwary
Sources
‘When you do get him game time, he often ends up not doing a heck of a lot’: Ryan ten Doeschate’s blunt take on Nitish Reddy’s performance vs NZ in Rajkot
‘We make him bat at no.7, where he gets limited chances and he bowls very few overs’: Aakash Chopra on Nitish Reddy after Ryan ten Doeschate remarks
Why Nitish Reddy deserves a longer run
