Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ODI Debut Highlights: Receives Cap from Rohit Sharma in Perth
Nitish Kumar Reddy made an impressive entry into the One Day International (ODI) format, receiving his cap from captain Rohit Sharma at Optus Stadium in Perth. This event took place on Sunday and marks a significant milestone in Reddy’s career.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ODI Debut
The occasion was particularly meaningful for Reddy, as Perth holds sentimental value for him. It was in this city that he debuted in Test cricket during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On that occasion, he received his Test cap from Virat Kohli and scored a key 41 runs in his first innings. Reddy went on to excel in the series, including a remarkable century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Match Highlights
- Date: Sunday
- Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
- Cap presenter: Rohit Sharma
On the same day, Australia introduced its own debutants, Matt Renshaw and Mitch Owen, who received their ODI caps. While Reddy’s debut was filled with history and expectations, Renshaw and Owen embarked on their new journeys with enthusiasm.
India’s Playing XI
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (w)
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
Australia’s Playing XI
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Matthew Short
- Josh Philippe (w)
- Matt Renshaw
- Cooper Connolly
- Mitchell Owen
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Ellis
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Josh Hazlewood
Australia won the toss and chose to field. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to action after a lengthy hiatus, all eyes were on these veterans. This match under the leadership of Shubman Gill marks an exciting new chapter in Indian ODI cricket.
