Jasprit, Rohit, Virat are truly golden assets to Indian cricket: Nitish Kumar Reddy

ANI April 3, 2025 126 views

Emerging cricket talent Nitish Kumar Reddy has high praise for India's cricket stalwarts, highlighting their transformative impact on the sport. The 21-year-old Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder sees Bumrah, Rohit, and Kohli as inspirational figures who have elevated Indian cricket. Nitish aspires to learn from these legends, hoping to incorporate their unique skills into his own game. His admiration reflects the deep respect young cricketers have for the current generation of Indian cricket heroes.

"Players like Jasprit, Rohit and Virat are truly golden assets to India" - Nitish Kumar Reddy
New Delhi, April 3: Sunrisers Hyderabad's rising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy expressed his interest in batting against India's premier speedster Jasprit Bumrah and handpicked the "golden assets" to the nation's cricket. He was speaking on Jio Hotstar.

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Young all-rounder expresses desire to face Jasprit Bumrah in IPL

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Admires legendary cricketers who shaped current generation

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Seeks to learn captaincy from Dhoni and batting skills from top players

Nitish grew in popularity after thriving for the explosive Sunrisers in the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). But he truly found stardom in front of a sold-out crowd at the iconic MCG with a blistering century against India in the Boxing Day Test at the end of last year.

With Nitish's stock constantly soaring to new heights, Nitish is looking to make an impact with his belligerent batting display in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. Among all the top talents in the tournament, the opponent Nitish is most excited to go up against Bumrah.

"I would be grateful for the challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world right now, and facing him would be an exciting contest. If I manage to score some runs against him, I will be very happy. Competing against top bowlers like Bumrah is what makes the game exciting," Nitish said on JioHotstar.

Nitish, 21, has a long road ahead of him. He has taken formidable steps towards establishing himself as an all-round prospect who is capable of taking the brunt with the ball if the situation demands it.

The young sensation, who idolises stalwart Virat Kohli, believes the current generation of Indian talent has been shaped by him, Bumrah, and captain Rohit Sharma.

"This generation of Indian cricket has been shaped by legends like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and others. They have taken Indian cricket to new heights, and we aspire to carry forward their legacy. Players like Jasprit, Rohit and Virat are truly golden assets to India," he added.

Nitish went on to express his desire to have legendary wicketkeeper MS Dhoni's captaincy skills, aggression and passion for cricket from Virat and master Rohit's "simply outstanding" pull shot.

"From Dhoni, I would love to have his captaincy skills. I admire Kohli's aggression and passion for the game. And from Rohit, I would love to master his pull shot--it's simply outstanding," he said.

Reader Comments

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Rahul P.
Nitish is showing such maturity at just 21! Love how he respects the legends while carving his own path. That MCG century was 🔥 Can't wait to see more of him this IPL season!
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Sneha K.
While I appreciate Nitish's enthusiasm, I think he should focus more on his bowling skills too. Being a true all-rounder means balancing both departments equally. Still, great attitude!
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Arjun M.
That Boxing Day Test century was legendary! The way he handled pressure at MCG shows he's got the temperament for big matches. Future of Indian cricket looking bright 💪
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Priya R.
Love how he's learning from the best - Dhoni's captaincy, Kohli's passion, Rohit's pull shot. Smart kid! Hope he gets to face Bumrah this season, would be an epic battle.
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Vikram S.
Nitish calling Bumrah, Rohit and Kohli "golden assets" is spot on! These guys have carried Indian cricket for years. Good to see young players recognizing their contributions.

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Indian Cricket IPL 2024 Nitish Kumar Reddy Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Jasprit Bumrah Sunrisers Hyderabad
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