Updated On: 11 July, 2025 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kumble added that Nitish showcased his fitness levels by bowling 14 overs in a spell, and even took the wickets of opening batsmen Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett

Anil Kumble (Pic: File Pic)
On Day 1 of the third Test match against England at Lord`s, Team India`s Nitish Kumar Reddy struck the wickets of both opening batsmen, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett.
Impressed with the performances of the youngster, former Team India spinner Anil Kumble said, "I thought he did quite well in Australia, got a hundred with the bat and bowled decently, even if he didn`t take many wickets. What you need from someone like him is to break partnerships and give the fast bowlers a breather while still maintaining control."
Further, Kumble added that Nitish showcased his fitness levels by bowling 14 overs in a spell.