Michael Clarke praised young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, recommended promotion in the batting order.

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has praised the Indian team’s rising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. Reddy has impressed everyone with his brilliant batting in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Clarke believes that Reddy is still underrated and should be moved up the batting order.

Reddy’s performance: the team’s troubleshooter

21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy rescued India from a difficult situation in the ongoing Boxing Day Test.

• Score: At 191 for 6, Reddy played a brilliant inning of 114 runs (189 balls).
• His innings put the Indian team in a better position by saving it from follow-on.
• to his innings “A mixture of patience and courage” It is being told.

Clarke labeled Reddy a “genius” and said:
“Reddy has proved his talent even while batting at number eight. I think he is fully qualified to bat at number six or at least number seven.”

Clarke’s statement: Why did Reddy get the “underrated” tag?

Clarke discussed Reddy’s performance in depth on the Beyond 23 Cricket Podcast.

• Patience and Confidence:
  Clark said, “Reddy batted without any fear against the Australian bowlers. Was patient when needed and had great partnerships with tailenders.”
• Form and Mindset:
  Reddy has been the highest run scorer for India in the entire series. He has shown time and again how he performs under pressure.

Reddy’s century: the story of the Boxing Day Test

Reddy’s innings gave a significant lead to the Indian team.

• He formed partnerships with lower order batsmen, which proved to be decisive for the team.
• This was his first Test century, but it will be remembered for his mental strength and technical proficiency.

Recommendation for change in batting order

Clarke believes that the Indian team should send Reddy at number six or seven in the final Test.

• “His batting quality is high, and he can contribute more by playing down the order.”

Sydney Test: Another chance for Reddy

All eyes will be on Reddy’s performance in the decisive Test of this series starting from January 3 in Sydney.

• This is India’s last chance to win or draw.
• Reddy hopes to strengthen the team with all-round performance.