Nitish Kumar Reddy made history on his ODI debut against Australia in Perth on October 19. He became the first Indian since 1932 to receive both his Test and ODI caps at the same venue, marking a rare and proud milestone.
The achievement is especially meaningful since his Test debut came at the same ground during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar series, where India claimed their only win of that tour. For Nitish, Perth has now become a place of unforgettable memories.
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He received his ODI cap from former captain Rohit Sharma, stepping in for the injured Hardik Pandya. With this debut, Nitish now represents India in all three formats, having already played nine Tests and four T20Is.
On Instagram, Nitish shared his feelings, writing, “Perth has a special place in my heart. I’m truly grateful to have made both my Test and ODI debuts here. Representing India is an honour that words cannot describe.”
Fans flooded social media with congratulations and pride. Some praised his achievement, while others said his score of 19 runs shows he still has work to do before matching the high expectations of Indian supporters.
Since his explosive century at the MCG, Nitish has struggled to regain consistency in both international cricket and the IPL. His potential is clear, but consistency will define how far he goes from here.
Nitish has the talent and temperament to succeed, but he must balance confidence with humility. Learning from experienced players like Hardik Pandya will help him evolve into the dependable all-rounder India needs.
This debut marks a turning point. The next step for Nitish is to convert potential into performance and show fans that he belongs among the best. All eyes are now on him to see how he answers the challenge.
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