Retained in mega-auction, Nitish Reddy contemplating SunRisers Hyderabad exit
This significantly reduced his output with the bat, as the all-rounder fetched only 182 runs in 13 games, a significant reduction from his output in 2024, where he scored 303 runs.Sources have told the masthead that Nitish wanted the No.4 role in SRH last season and agreed to the retention after getting assurances. However, as it turned out in the 2025 season, tricky pitches in the IPL meant that the franchise needed an experienced campaigner at No.4, a role that was given to Heinrich Klaasen.Klaasen, in his new No.4 role, had his career-best season in the IPL, hitting 487 runs at a strike rate of 172.70, including one hundred.In case Nitish does leave SRH and goes into the auction pool, it is expected that several teams will be interested in the services of the player, who has the ability to bowl fast and hit big shots at will.Nitish Lands in Legal TroubleMeanwhile, the all-rounder has got himself into legal trouble with his former player agency Square The One. Nitish Reddy's former agent has filed a petition against him, seeking over Rs 5 crore in unpaid dues.India Today had reported earlier that the relationship between Nitish Reddy and his former player management agency, Square The One, broke down during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The player subsequently signed with the manager of another India cricketer who was also part of that tour.Player management agency, Square The One Private Limited, has filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, alleging breach of the management agreement and non-payment of dues. The case is expected to be heard in the Delhi High Court on July 28.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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