
“Don’t know whether he is a batter, bowler, or fielder” – Kris Srikkanth’s blunt take on all-rounder after IND vs SA 2025 2nd Test
Former batter Kris Srikkanth made a blunt take on all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy after the second Test between India and South Africa. The hosts were handed a massive 408-run defeat. They were whitewashed 0-2 at home. Ad Kris Srikkanth questioned the selection, stating that there was no clarity around Nitish Reddy’s role. Picked as an all-rounder, he batted at number eight and bowled just 10 overs in the match. “Nitish Kumar Reddy, I don’t know whether he is a batter, bowler, or fielder,” he said on his YouTube channel ‘Cheeky Cheeka’. He pointed out that Nitish Reddy had no noteworthy performance with the bat after his hundred against Australia in Melbourne. Kris Srikkanth believed that there was confusion regarding his role, which also put the player under stress. Ad Trending “Nitish Reddy, after Australia, has had a total slide. The knocks against West Indies I don’t take it seriously. You can’t consider him as a batter, or a bowler because he hardly bowls. If you say he is a pure batter he is coming at number eight. There is confusion and that poor boy is also under stress and is fighting for his place. I am not blaming him but blaming the system.” Ad Since his 114 at Melbourne, Nitish Reddy has just one significant performance. It was 43 against the West Indies in the second Test of the previous home series. He has bowled only 86 overs in 10 Tests, bagging eight wickets at an average of 45. 75. Kris Srikkanth calls for stability in India’s batting line-up Kris Srikkanth acknowledged that India missed Shubman Gill. Gill did not take part in the second Test. Rishabh Pant led the side in his absence. However, Srikkanth highlighted that Pant did not do well as a batter while leading the team. He even urged to bring Virat Kohli back, who had retired from Test cricket, highlighting the need for stable batters in the side. Ad “We have seen Pant’s batting form while captaining. Last two years in the IPL also he had a lot of problems. We have missed Shubman Gill. But I will go one step further and say bring back Kohli. You might think what am I saying we did well in England. Yes, I am not saying no. But the point is, there is no stable batter apart from Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Pant. Everybody is playing for their place. The right word for the problem is insecurity,” he said. Ad India were set a target of 549 in the final innings of the second Test. They were bowled out for 140 in 63. 5 overs. Kris Srikkanth reflected that the hosts lost the game even before they walked out to bat. He called out the defensive mindset and overcautious approach. “India knew they were out of this game in the dressing room itself because they had to play 7-8 hours. Look at how everybody got out. They were so overcautious. They were not out on the field, they were out in the dressing room before coming to bat itself.” The Indian batters struggled throughout the series with totals of 189, 93, 201, and 140 in four innings. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news Edited by Rishab Vm.
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