Former cricketer criticizes India Team for overlooking Nitish Reddy’s bowling in 2nd Test against WI
Former India pacer Dodda Ganesh criticizes the team management for not giving Nitish Reddy a single over in the 2nd Test against West Indies, calling it a setback for India’s all-rounder development.
Nitish Kumar Reddy (Photo via BCCI)
Last Updated: 06.04 PM, Oct 13, 2025
India’s handling of young all-rounder Nitish Reddy during the ongoing 2nd Test against West Indies has stirred debate in the cricketing community. Despite being picked as an all-rounder, Reddy wasn’t given a single over to bowl in the West Indies innings, a move that left many puzzled, including former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh. The former pacer took to social media to express disappointment, suggesting that the team’s strategy was neither logical nor fair toward a developing player.
Ganesh’s outburst on India’s Team strategy
Ganesh voiced his frustration over the team’s reluctance to use Reddy’s bowling skills, arguing that it contradicts the purpose of selecting him as an all-rounder. He remarked that such decisions could hurt India’s long-term plans to nurture genuine multi-dimensional players. The ex-cricketer emphasized that giving Reddy a chance to bowl, even for a few overs, would have been valuable for his growth and confidence.
In the first Test, Reddy had bowled briefly and impressed with his control, leading fans to expect a larger role in the second match. However, with the main bowlers performing well, captain Shubman Gill opted not to use Reddy’s services, leaving him under-utilized. Ganesh suggested that this conservative approach might prevent young players from evolving into reliable all-rounders, which has been a persistent gap in India’s red-ball setup.
"How are you preparing Nitish Reddy for the all rounder role if you don’t give him bowling at all? #INDvWI."
Beyond individual criticism, the discussion touches on a larger pattern, India’s tendency to rely heavily on specialist players instead of building depth through versatile options. The decision has sparked debate about whether the team management is too cautious in backing young talents during critical matches.
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