‘India should persist with Nitish Reddy, avoid temptation to chop and change', says Anil Kumble
'I was surprised at how well Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled. He consistently hit the right areas. That short ball down leg side was a gift, but otherwise, he was disciplined. 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,' Kumble said on JioStar's 'Match Centre Live'.
'He bowled nearly 14 overs in a spell – that shows fitness and control. He's young, he's a capable batter with a century under his belt, and he's a sharp fielder. India should persist with him and avoid the temptation to chop and change,' he added.
Kumble also said the Lord's pitch was evidently tough for the batters as England were forced to abandon their aggressive style for a more reserved approach which yielded 251/4 on the opening day.
'It was evident right from the start that it was going to be a grind for the batters. The openers struggled to score off the new ball, and this was the kind of pitch where you had to work hard for your runs,' Kumble said.
'I thought the Indian bowlers bowled really good areas consistently and that's one of the reasons India managed to restrict England to 251. England will be fairly satisfied with just four wickets down.
'India will probably reflect tonight and feel that one or two more wickets could have put the match firmly in their favour. As it stands, it's evenly poised,' he added.
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