Possible Debutant Nitish Reddy Impresses Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, has praised 21-year-old Nitish Reddy, an all-rounder from Andhra, who is touted to make his Test debut in Perth.

Nitish Reddy's Progress

Reddy has made rapid strides in 2024 starting with an outstanding IPL season and subsequent T20I success. Despite having only 23 first-class games under his belt, Reddy gives the team a valuable seam-bowling all-rounder profile on overseas tours.

Key Stats

• Played in both A games in Mackay and Melbourne
• Formed two solid partnerships with Dhruv Jurel in the second fixture
• Bowled 31 overs across four innings, conceding runs at under 3 an over in three innings

Morne Morkel's Verdict

"He's a wicket-to-wicket bowler. Any team in the world would want an all-rounder who can help pacers. It'll be on Jasprit Bumrah how he uses them. Definitely a guy to keep an eye on in the series."

Other Injury Updates

Mohammed Shami, a world-class bowler, has made a strong comeback in a domestic game, picking 7 wickets across two innings. However, the team management is not in a hurry to send him to Australia. Shubman Gill is recovering from a hairline fracture to his left thumb and is expected to take a day-by-day approach.