Nitish Kumar Reddy set to feature in Ranji Trophy; Trio of India Test squad members to participate in Vijay Hazare Quarterfinals

After an outstanding debut series in Australia, Nitish Kumar Reddy has garnered praise for his courageous batting displays and is now set to make a comeback to domestic cricket. It is highly likely that he will feature in the second phase of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy. The talented youngster from Andhra impressed fans and selectors alike with his impressive performances Down Under, particularly his gritty century in Melbourne. Although he had limited participation in the current Ranji season, Nitish's stellar showing caught the attention of the selectors, leading to his Test debut in the series opener. He went on to play in all five Tests and made a strong impact.

According to PTI, Nitish, who has played just one match in the current Ranji season before heading to Australia, is expected to feature prominently when Andhra Pradesh resumes their campaign in late January. Andhra will play two crucial matches – against Puducherry on January 23 and Rajasthan on January 30 – both of which are critical for the team’s survival in the Elite Group B of the competition.

At present, Andhra are in a worrying position, sitting seventh in the standings with only four points from five matches, including three defeats and two draws. Nitish’s return to the squad will be pivotal, offering the team both technical solidity and the kind of fighting spirit that saw him thrive against Australia’s quality bowlers.

During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nitish showcased an impressive temperament, particularly in challenging conditions; it shone in Melbourne, where he scored a gutsy century, helping reduce the Australian lead in the first innings.

Sundar, Prasidh to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Meanwhile, a few players who were part of the Test team in Australia are set to rejoin their state sides for the knockout stages of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Thursday in Vadodara.

Prasidh Krishna, Devdutt Padikkal, and Washington Sundar—who all featured in India's recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia – will be available for their respective teams.

Prasidh, fresh from a six-wicket haul in Sydney, is expected to take the field for Karnataka alongside Padikkal if Karnataka qualifies for the quarter-final; Washington Sundar, having made significant contributions with bat in the Tests, will join Tamil Nadu if the team qualifies for the quarter-final, too.

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