The 22-year-old all-rounder made a comeback to India’s Test team for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, following a successful tour of Australia where he scored a maiden century
Fans anticipated a strong performance from Reddy, given his 299 runs in 10 Test innings at an average of 33.22, including a highest score of 114
Reddy scored just one run off six balls before being bowled by Chris Woakes, misjudging a delivery that nipped back to hit his off stump
His decision to leave a ball that crashed into the off stump was labeled “embarrassing” by fans, sparking widespread criticism on social media
India, batting first, reached 208/4 when Reddy came in at number six, with Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja later steadying the innings at 259/5
England’s Chris Woakes claimed Reddy’s wicket as his second of the day, exploiting the seaming conditions at Edgbaston to trouble India’s batters
Fans on platforms like X roasted Reddy, with comments like “Tail starts with Nitish Kumar Reddy” highlighting their disappointment
As an all-rounder, Reddy is valued for his batting and medium-pace bowling, making his number six position crucial for team balance
The dismissal underscores the challenges of adapting to England’s conditions, offering Reddy a chance to refine his decision-making
With three Tests remaining, Reddy has opportunities to redeem himself and contribute to India’s campaign in the closely contested series