Team India has reportedly suffered an early setback upon arriving in England, as all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is likely to miss the upcoming ODI series due to a persistent foot injury.
After the T20 series against Ireland, the Indian squad has reached England for a packed tour featuring a five-match T20 series starting July 1, followed by a three-match ODI series beginning July 14. However, concerns over team balance have emerged ahead of the ODI leg.
Rehabilitation still pending
According to reports, Nitish Kumar Reddy is currently at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where his rehabilitation process has not yet fully begun. His injury had already ruled him out of earlier assignments, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain.
With the ODI series approaching, it is now considered unlikely that he will regain full fitness in time.
Earlier injury issues
The young all-rounder had already missed the Ireland and England T20 series due to the same foot injury. Sources suggest his return to international cricket may now be pushed further, depending on recovery progress.
Possible replacements under discussion
With both Hardik Pandya also unavailable for the ODI series, Team India may need to reshuffle its all-rounder options.
Names like Suryansh Shedge are being discussed as potential debutants, depending on team management’s strategy for the England tour.
What lies ahead
India will begin their England tour with the T20 series on July 1, followed by the ODI series in mid-July. The injury concern around Nitish Kumar Reddy adds early pressure on squad depth and team combinations ahead of a crucial white-ball assignment.