“Genius”: Former Australia Captain Michael Clarke Impressed With Young Nitish Kumar Reddy | cricket news

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India’s younger all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been underrated all through the BGT collection and rooted for his promotion within the batting order. Nitish has launched himself to the world with swagger in fashion within the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the primary innings of the Boxing Day Test, when India discovered itself diminished to 191/6, Nitish set the MCG ablaze with a memorable efficiency. He toyed with Australian bowlers and delivered a swashbuckling efficiency in ‘Pushpa’ fashion to have a good time his fifty. He did not decelerate from there, as a substitute upped the ante to transform it into his maiden Test ton.

With feelings and prayers resonating on the MCG, Nitish chipped the ball away for a 4, planted his bat on the bottom and celebrated his first century for India in Test colors.

“Reddy, this young kid batting at number eight, is a genius. I think he has definitely got to bat seven if not six. He has been India’s leading run-scorer, 21 years of age, unbelievable. He has been underrated in the entire series,” Clarke stated on the Beyond 23 Cricket Podcast.

With a century that lifted the Indian spirits, Nitish’s run-tally within the ongoing BGT collection surged to 294 runs, making him the second-highest run-getter for India within the collection.

There have been talks amongst followers and former cricketers relating to his batting place. In the present Indian setup, Nitish normally comes out to bat at quantity eight. However, since Clarke noticed Nitish’s batting masterclass, he believes the 21-year-old is able to transfer up within the order.

“He has impressed everyone. He has not feared any Australian bowler. He has been patient when he has needed to be patient. He has batted with the tail extremely well. He has shown his intent. He bats, bowls and fields,” Clarke stated.

“This guy is a very good find for the Indian cricket team. I think he is good enough to bat at number six. So what a great option for India going into the last Test match,” he added.

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