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India Today
5 days ago
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- India Today
England Lions vs India A, 1st Unofficial Test, Live streaming: Squads, timing, all you need to know
India A are set to take on England Lions in their first unofficial Test match from May 30. Two of India's first-team Test players, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Kumar Reddy, will be playing the match to prepare for India's 5-match tour of England, set to start from June from Jaiswal and Nitish, who, of course, headline the clash, a host of players with Test aspirations will be featuring in the 2-match series against England Lions before the main Indian squad arrives in England. Bengal cricketer Abhimanyu Easwaran will be captaining the side, and he will have the likes of Dhruv Jurel, Karun Nair, Akash Deep, and Shardul Thakur for tour games will be incredibly important for two of the returning stars in the Indian team – Shardul and Karun, who have been given a breath of fresh life in the Indian team. Both Shardul and Karun had strong domestic seasons and impressed in several games in the Indian Premier League as well. Expectations will be high for them as the Indian team takes a step forward from the legacies of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired a month and a half before the start of the series. From England's perspective, they will be monitoring the fitness of Jordan Cox after he was ruled out of the recent one-off Test against Zimbabwe with an abdominal muscle 21-year-old James Rew is the Lions' skipper, and he is having a wonderful run in this year's County Championship, averaging 55. Test regulars spinner Rehan Ahmed and all-rounder Chris Woakes are also part of the Lions squad, and the pair hitting some early form is crucial for Lions vs India A: SquadsadvertisementIndia A: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh Lions: James Rew (captain), Farhan Ahmed, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Jordan Cox, Rocky Flintoff, Emilio Gay, Tom Haines, George Hill, Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Ben McKinney, Dan Mousley, Ajeet Singh Dale, Chris Woakes, Max Lions vs India A: Match DetailsThe England Lions vs India A 1st unofficial Test match will be played from May 30 to June 2. The match will take place at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Lions vs India A: Live Streaming DetailsEngland Lions vs India A 1st unofficial Test will be streamed on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) website and app. There is no live telecast in Lions vs India A: Match TimingThe England Lions vs India A 1st unofficial Test match will start at 11 AM local time, 3:30 PM Watch
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Nitish is too good not to bounce back, feels Vettori
For Nitish Kumar Reddy, the 18th edition of the IPL has lent a first-hand experience of just how fickle the T20 format can be. At the start of this year's summer ritual, the 22-year-old must have intended to build on his breakthrough 2024 season. In Sunrisers Hyderabad's run to last year's final, Nitish had been the surprise package, his quickfire knocks and a few overs of medium-pace providing Pat Cummins' men greater depth in the two core departments. The all-round skills, in turn, helped the youngster from Andhra Pradesh get fast-tracked into India's T20I and Test teams. And he had decent success too, notching up a maiden Test century against Australia at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Down turn But over the last two months in the IPL, Nitish has endured a conspicuous downturn. In 13 matches this season, the middle-order batter tallied just 182 runs at 22.75. His strike rate of 118.95 was also not up to scratch. He will have to shift focus now to the five-Test tour of England, where he is part of an 18-member squad as one of two seam-bowling all-rounders alongside Shardul Thakur. SRH coach Daniel Vettori threw his weight behind Nitish. 'It's always tricky to play that role at No. 4 or 5. But we know that Nitish, when he's at his best, builds his innings and can then capitalise at the end against pace and spin. So I think it is just one of those seasons that's a little bit of a learning for him, but he's too good a player not to bounce back,' the bespectacled Kiwi told reporters. With the ball, too, Nitish had a negligible presence, rolling his arm over in just the last three matches. 'He brought a side-strain into the tournament, and then it was just a slow, meticulous build-up. It was purely down to injury,' Vettori revealed.
Fashion Network
23-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Hublot names Nitish Kumar Reddy as friend of the brand
Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot has named Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy as its newest friend of the brand, marking a continued engagement with the sport. The partnership aligns with Hublot's 'Art of Fusion' philosophy, blending tradition with innovation across both watchmaking and sport. Nitish Kumar Reddy, known for his all-round performance on the cricket field, joins Hublot's global network of ambassadors, following previous associations with global players and its ongoing partnership with the International Cricket Council since 2019, Hublot announced in a press release. The brand noted that Reddy's discipline and versatility in both batting and bowling reflect Hublot's values of precision, creativity, and commitment to excellence. 'We are thrilled to welcome Nitish Kumar Reddy to the Hublot family," said Hublot's managing director for the Middle East, Africa, India and Latin America David Tedeschi in a press release. "Nitish's exceptional talent and dedication truly embody the spirit of India's rising generation. We believe his passion and drive will resonate deeply with Hublot's values as we further strengthen our presence in this dynamic and vibrant country." The collaboration will feature a series of curated events merging luxury timepieces with cricket culture. 'I feel truly honoured to be a part of Hublot family as Friend of the Brand," said Reddy. "I will always cherish these values through a Hublot watch wrapped around my wrist.'
India Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
SRH bowling coach James Franklin upbeat for RCB clash: No lack of motivation
Bowling coach James Franklin insists there will be no "lack of motivation" when Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 65 of the IPL 2025 on Friday, May 23, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in already eliminated from playoff contention, SRH will look to finish strong. Franklin highlighted the return of Nitish Kumar Reddy to bowling and the inclusion of Harsh Dubey, replacing Smaran Ravichandran, as positives heading into the not hard because I think in sport there's always something to play for. I think we saw in the last game there were opportunities for individuals coming in — Harsh Dubey being one of them. We obviously saw the return of Nitish Kumar Reddy to the bowling crease, which was great to see,' Franklin said in the pre-match press conference. 'So those are micro examples of what there is to play for, and obviously, as a team, you want to win as many games as you can in this competition. Yes, we might be out of the playoff scenarios, but we've still got two games left, and we obviously want to try and win both of them. So yeah, there's no lack of motivation to come out tomorrow night and put in a good performance that hopefully delivers a win for us,' Franklin will be high on confidence as they will go into their next game on the back of a six-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants on May last league match is against the Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, May 25 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Sunrisers are currently placed eighth in the table with nine points and a net run rate of -1.005 after wins in four out of 12 updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Visakhapatnam cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy selected for India A squad to tour England
Visakhapatnam-based cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy has been picked up for the India A squad which will tour England next week. Team India A will play two tests against England A, starting May 30. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the list of players to tour England on May 16th evening. The squad, led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan and a few others. Post the two test matches against England A, India will face five tests against England starting June 21. The series will kickstart the 2025-27 cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) for India. A native of Tunglam in Gajuwaka and resident of PM Palem, Nitish Kumar Reddy has impressed the selectors last year by winning emerging player of the IPL season award. First he had made his debut in the T20 team. His all-round performances have rewarded him a place in India's Test team. Nitish Kumar Reddy made his red-ball debut during the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he delivered an impressive performance. He amassed 298 runs and claimed five wickets over the series, with a highlight being his maiden Test century at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). However, his form has dipped in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), sparking some concerns. In response, Nitish has intensified his training and placed a strong emphasis on fitness during the last few weeks. His recent selection in the India A squad has been well-received by cricket experts, who believe it presents a valuable opportunity. They say that a strong show against England A could pave the way for his inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming Test series against England.
