Reddy Shines at Lord’s, Credits Cummins & Morkel for Bowling Boost
The third Test match between India and England at Lord’s has been a thrilling affair so far, with the Indian team making a strong start on Day 1. One of the key factors behind their success was the impressive bowling performance of Nitish Kumar Reddy, who bowled just six overs but managed to make a significant impact. Reddy, a fast-bowling all-rounder, credited his IPL captain, Pat Cummins, and India bowling coach, Morne Morkel, for his improvement with the ball.
Reddy, who has been a regular member of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has always been known for his ability to pick up wickets with his pace and accuracy. However, his performance in the first two Tests of the series had been somewhat underwhelming, with him failing to take a single wicket in six innings.
However, it seems that Reddy has worked on his game during the break between the second and third Tests, and the results are evident in his performance at Lord’s. He bowled with pace and accuracy, beating the English batsmen with his short balls and taking three wickets in just six overs. His haul included the wickets of Dawid Malan, Joe Root, and Ollie Pope, all of whom are experienced batsmen.
Reddy’s impressive performance has been a significant boost to the Indian team, which has been struggling to take wickets with the ball in the series so far. The team’s pace attack, which includes Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Umesh Yadav, has been unable to make much of an impact, and it was largely due to Reddy’s efforts that India were able to take wickets on Day 1.
So, what has been the secret behind Reddy’s sudden improvement? According to him, it is largely due to the guidance of his IPL captain, Pat Cummins, and India bowling coach, Morne Morkel. “I have been working on my game with Pat and Morne, and they have been instrumental in my improvement,” Reddy said in an interview. “Pat has been telling me to focus on my strengths and not worry too much about my weaknesses, while Morne has been helping me to fine-tune my technique.”
Reddy also credited Cummins for helping him to develop a more aggressive approach to bowling, which has been a key factor in his success at Lord’s. “Pat has always told me to be more aggressive and not to be afraid to take risks,” Reddy said. “He has been encouraging me to bowl with pace and accuracy, and it seems to be working well for me.”
Morkel, who has been working with the Indian team’s fast bowlers, has also played a key role in Reddy’s improvement. “Morne has been helping me to develop a more consistent line and length, which has been a key factor in my success,” Reddy said. “He has also been teaching me how to bowl to different batsmen and how to adapt to different conditions.”
Reddy’s impressive performance at Lord’s has been a significant boost to the Indian team, which is looking to make a comeback in the series. The team has been struggling to take wickets with the ball in the series so far, and Reddy’s wickets have been a welcome relief.
As the series continues, it will be interesting to see how Reddy performs in the remaining matches. With his aggressive approach to bowling and the guidance of his IPL captain and India bowling coach, he is likely to continue to make a significant impact with the ball.
In conclusion, Reddy’s impressive performance at Lord’s has been a significant boost to the Indian team, and it is largely due to the guidance of his IPL captain, Pat Cummins, and India bowling coach, Morne Morkel. Reddy’s aggressive approach to bowling and his ability to adapt to different conditions have made him a force to be reckoned with, and he is likely to continue to make a significant impact with the ball in the remaining matches of the series.
