“Reddy is a genius” - Michael Clarke wants Nitish Kumar Reddy to bat at a new position at SCG

Former Australian legendary captain Michael Clarke has hailed the Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for displaying exceptional grit during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne.

Notably, Nitish went on to bring up his maiden Test century, scoring 114 runs off 189 balls, reducing Australia’s lead in the first innings. Despite his exceptional knock, India suffered an 184-run defeat to go down in the series by 1-2.

Nevertheless, the Indian dressing room would be elated to witness Nitish Kumar’s brilliant form moving into the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), scheduled to start on January 3 in Sydney. 

“He has not feared any Australian bowler” - Michael Clarke on Nitish Kumar Reddy

Hailing Nitish, Michael Clarke went on to state that he would love to see the all-rounder bat at No.6 in the final Test of the series. The former Aussie skipper also added that Reddy didn’t fear facing any bowler from the Australian line-up.

"Reddy, this young kid batting at number eight, is a genius. I think he has definitely got to bat seven if not six. He has been India's leading run-scorer, 21 years of age, unbelievable. He has been underrated in the entire series. I think he is good enough to bat at number six. So what a great option for India going into the last Test match,” Clarke said on Beyond 23 Cricket Podcast.

“He has impressed everyone. He has not feared any Australian bowler. He has been patient when he has needed to be patient. He has batted with the tail extremely well. He has shown his intent. He bats, bowls, and fields," Clarke went on to state.

It's important to note that Nitish Reddy is Team India's third-leading run-scorer in the Test series so far, scoring 294 runs in seven innings at an average of 49. He is just behind Travis Head (410) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (359) in the overall leading run-scorers list this series.

That said, it would be interesting to see if the Indian team management would consider elevating Reddy’s batting position.

In conclusion, Nitish Kumar Reddy's remarkable performance has not only earned him accolades from cricket legends like Michael Clarke but also positioned him as a key player for India in the upcoming Test at the SCG. His fearless approach and consistent run-scoring ability make him a strong candidate for a higher batting position, potentially altering the dynamics of the final Test. As fans eagerly await the match, all eyes will be on Reddy to see if he can continue his stellar form and help India level the series.

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