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Nitish Kumar Reddy focuses on managing workload to avoid injuries
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy says he is working to stay injury-free.
His role involves batting and bowling, so he must manage the workload from both during matches and practice.
He has dealt with several injuries in recent years, including a left quadriceps injury during India’s ODI series against Afghanistan in June.
In India’s recent T20I win over New Zealand, Reddy scored an unbeaten 26, took a wicket and shared a 69-run partnership with Tilak Varma.
He says managing the work is an ongoing process because the demands continue off the field as well as on it.
Reddy also credited head coach Gautam Gambhir with encouraging the team to keep believing during the tense chase.
He hopes to keep playing for India without another injury, while continuing to balance his all-round duties.
Nitish Kumar Reddy said he is working to manage the workload of playing as an all-rounder and hopes to avoid further injuries.
He said he has to handle batting and bowling duties in matches and practice.
Reddy made an unbeaten 26 and took one wicket in India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand.
He said he was learning to manage the demands of playing games close together.
Reddy has had several injury setbacks during his international career.
- Who
- Nitish Kumar Reddy, India’s all-rounder.
- What
- He said he is working to manage his workload and avoid injuries while handling batting and bowling.
- When
- October 24, 2026, after India’s second T20I against New Zealand.
- Where
- Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Why
- His all-round role requires him to bat and bowl in matches and practice, and he has experienced several injuries.
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Reddy missed India’s tour of Zimbabwe after suffering a sports hernia.
A side strain ruled Reddy out of a T20I series against England.
He injured his left knee during a gym session and missed the remaining two Tests against England.
Reddy sustained a left quadriceps injury during an ODI series against Australia.
His left quadriceps problem resurfaced during an ODI series against Afghanistan, and he was ruled out of subsequent T20I tours of Ireland and England.
Reddy helped India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I and discussed managing his workload.
- India innings
- Reddy scored an unbeaten 26 off 13 deliveries against New Zealand.
- Bowling
- He took one wicket and returned figures of 1 for 31 from three overs.
- Partnership
- Reddy shared a 69-run seventh-wicket stand with Tilak Varma.
- Career appearances
- He had played seven T20Is and two ODIs in the previous 45 days.
- Role
- Reddy said he has to manage batting and bowling work in matches and practice.
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What people are saying
Nobody likes to get injured.
I am happy that I am playing for the Indian team.
I am taking in one day at a time.
I hope I don't get injured, but I am still in the process.