Reddy Shines at Lord’s, Credits Cummins & Morkel for Bowling Boost
The first day of the third Test at Lord’s saw Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy make a significant impact with the ball, claiming two wickets and conceding just 15 runs in his 6 overs. This impressive performance was a far cry from his previous outing at Edgbaston, where he bowled just 6 overs in the second Test. So, what was behind Reddy’s sudden improvement? According to the man himself, it was a combination of his IPL captain at Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins, and India bowling coach Morne Morkel’s coaching that helped him find his rhythm.
Reddy, who has been working hard to develop his bowling skills, credited Cummins and Morkel for the boost he received ahead of the Lord’s Test. In an interview, Reddy revealed that both Cummins and Morkel had given him valuable tips and guidance that helped him refine his bowling technique.
“Pat Cummins, my IPL captain, has been really helpful. He told me to focus on bowling with good pace and swing, and not to worry too much about wickets. Morne Morkel, our bowling coach, has also been great. He worked with me on my action and helped me to improve my accuracy. Their guidance has been instrumental in my improvement,” Reddy said.
Reddy’s improved performance with the ball was evident in his first spell at Lord’s, where he claimed the wickets of England openers Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley. His ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl at a healthy pace made him a handful for the English batsmen.
India’s bowling coach, Morkel, has been working closely with Reddy to help him develop his bowling skills. Morkel, a former South African fast bowler himself, has been impressed with Reddy’s progress and believes that he has the potential to become a top-class bowler.
“Reddy has been working hard and has shown significant improvement. He has been putting in the extra effort to refine his technique and it’s paying off. He’s a talented bowler and I’m confident that he will continue to do well for India,” Morkel said.
Reddy’s improvement with the ball is a welcome sign for India, who have been struggling to find a reliable pace bowling option. With the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar already established, India need a third pace bowler to complement them. Reddy’s performance at Lord’s suggests that he could be the man to fill that role.
The Indian team will be hoping that Reddy’s improved form with the ball continues throughout the Test series. With the likes of Cummins and Morkel guiding him, Reddy has the potential to become a key player for India in the years to come.
As the series progresses, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how Reddy and the Indian bowling unit come together to take on the English batsmen. With Reddy’s improved form and the guidance of Cummins and Morkel, India will be hoping to level the series and make a strong statement in the Test arena.
