Updated On: 20 October, 2025 02:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish, who had already played a few games in Test and T20I, also made his debut in the 50-over format during the first ODI match against Australia. The second ODI game between India and Australia is scheduled to be played on October 23 at the Adelaide Oval

Rohit Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy (Pic: X/@BCCI)
Team India`s star batsman Rohit Sharma gave a heart-warming speech for India`s ODI debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy, and is 110 per cent assured that he will turn into an all-format great and will also travel a long way with the modern-day giants.
"Cap number 260, Nitish Reddy. You have got a great start to your career, and it`s only because of how you want to play the game and your attitude. I am 110 per cent sure that with that attitude, you are going to go a long way in this Indian team," Rohit said in a video posted by the BCCI.