Reddy Shines at Lord’s, Credits Cummins & Morkel for Bowling Boost
The third Test at Lord’s has been a tale of redemption for India’s fast-bowling all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy. After being left out of the playing XI for the second Test at Edgbaston, Reddy was given another chance to prove himself in the third Test. And boy, did he make the most of it! Reddy bowled just six overs in the second Test, but on Day 1 of the third Test, he made a solid impact with the ball, taking two wickets and conceding just 17 runs.
So, what’s behind Reddy’s sudden improvement? According to the fast-bowling all-rounder himself, it’s all credit to his IPL captain at Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins, and India bowling coach, Morne Morkel.
In an interview with Cricket.com, Reddy revealed that Cummins and Morkel’s coaching has been instrumental in his improvement. “Pat Cummins has been a huge influence on me. He’s been my captain at Sunrisers Hyderabad for a few years now, and he’s always been very supportive. He’s always given me tips and advice on how to improve my bowling,” Reddy said.
Reddy also credited Morkel, who has been India’s bowling coach since last year, for helping him work on his strengths and weaknesses. “Morne Morkel has been great for me. He’s helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses, and he’s given me specific drills to work on. He’s been very detailed in his coaching, and it’s really helped me to improve,” Reddy added.
Reddy’s improvement with the ball has been a welcome sight for India, who have been struggling to find a consistent bowling attack in the series. With the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur out of form, India have been relying on their spinners to take the load. But Reddy’s performance on Day 1 of the third Test has given them a much-needed boost.
Reddy’s two wickets came in the form of England openers, Rory Burns and Dominic Sibley. Burns was bowled by a beautiful inswinging delivery, while Sibley was caught behind by Indian wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant. Reddy’s wickets came in a span of just three overs, and they helped India reduce England to 60/2.
Reddy’s performance has also raised hopes that he could be a key player for India in the remaining Tests of the series. With his ability to bowl both seam and swing, Reddy has the potential to be a game-changer for India. And with Cummins and Morkel’s guidance, he’s looking more confident than ever.
As India look to level the series, Reddy’s performance will be crucial. And if he continues to bowl like he did on Day 1 of the third Test, England could be in for a long and tough battle.
In conclusion, Reddy’s performance at Lord’s has been a testament to the hard work he’s put in with Cummins and Morkel. His improvement with the ball has given India a much-needed boost, and he’s looking more confident than ever. With the series hanging in the balance, Reddy’s performance will be crucial for India’s chances of leveling the series.
