Not Bumrah, Nitish Reddy blows away England openers
The first session of the Lord’s Test between India and England was a thrilling one, filled with twists and turns. While the Indian fans were hoping for a strong show from Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep, it was Nitish Kumar Reddy who stole the show. Playing as a batting all-rounder, Reddy surprised everyone by becoming India’s most successful bowler in the first session, taking both English openers in his very first over.
After Bumrah and Akash Deep’s disciplined but wicketless opening hour, Reddy was brought into the attack, and he made an immediate impact. His first delivery was a beautiful inswinger that trapped Ben Duckett in front of the wickets, and the English opener was given out lbw. The crowd was stunned, and the Indian team was ecstatic.
But Reddy wasn’t done yet. His next delivery was a sharp bouncer that Zak Crawley couldn’t handle, and he edged it to the slip fielder. The English camp was in disarray, and India was on the back foot.
Reddy’s incredible spell had shifted the momentum of the game, and the Indian team was riding high on the wave of excitement. His bowling figures read 2/0, and he had given India a fantastic start.
But what makes Reddy’s performance even more impressive is the fact that he is not a regular bowler. He is primarily known for his batting skills, but he has been working hard on his bowling and has been looking to make an impact. And what an impact it was!
Bumrah and Akash Deep, who were expected to do the bulk of the bowling, were left in the shade by Reddy. They bowled a disciplined but wicketless opening hour, but it was Reddy who took the wickets. His pace and accuracy were exceptional, and he troubled the English openers from the word go.
Reddy’s performance has sent shockwaves through the Indian team, and his teammates are raving about his bowling. “Nitish has been working hard on his bowling, and it’s great to see him getting some wickets,” said a team source. “He’s a talented player, and we’re lucky to have him in the team.”
Reddy’s bowling has also given India a much-needed boost in the Test match. After a strong show in the first session, India will be looking to build on their momentum and take control of the game. And with Reddy leading the charge, they have a great chance of doing so.
In conclusion, while Bumrah and Akash Deep were expected to do the bulk of the bowling, it was Nitish Kumar Reddy who stole the show. His incredible spell has given India a fantastic start, and his teammates are raving about his bowling. As the game progresses, it will be interesting to see how Reddy’s performance pans out, but for now, he is the hero of the Indian team.
