Nitish Kumar Reddy Wants To Leave SRH? All-Rounder Hits Back On Rumors
Nitish Kumar Reddy confirmed his commitment to Sunrisers Hyderabad, dismissing rumors of leaving. Despite a legal case with his former agency, he emphasized his bond with SRH.
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has cleared the air on his future with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, saying that he'll 'always stand by' the team and their relationship is built on 'trust, respect and shared passion'.
His comments come hot on the heels of a media report claiming that he was contemplating leaving the franchise. The report said the all-rounder was unhappy with his role in the team, especially his batting position being below his preferred spot of number four, which was suggested to be connected to his diminished returns in the IPL 2025 season — 182 runs in 13 games.
'I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team," Reddy said in a post on X, adding an orange heart emoji to boot.
I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion.I'll always stand by this team. 🧡— Nitish Kumar Reddy (@NKReddy07) July 27, 2025
Reddy made his debut for SRH in 2023 but didn't get many chances. Next year was his breakthrough in the IPL as he emerged as a reliable finisher plus a good, filling bowler with 303 runs and three wickets, which led to his India call-up and a Test debut soon after in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Though Reddy has clarified his stance on this 'noise', another, legal one remains pending. A case for non-payment of dues has been filed under his name by his former talent agency, Delhi-based Square The One.
The case is listed for July 28, 2025, as M/s Square The One Pvt. Ltd. Through Its Director Sh. Shiv Dhawan Vs. Nitish Kumar Reddy. News18 CricketNext had reached out to Dhawan on Saturday, who confirmed the details available in the public domain but refrained from a comment, citing the matter being sub-judice.
This website has also reached out to Reddy's current representatives and will update if and when we get a response.
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