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Nitish Reddy has made waves in world cricket with scintillating performances in his short international career thus far and Indian Premier League breakthrough season. Let’s look at why cricket fans can’t stop talking about all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Biography

Full name	Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy
Birthplace	Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Birthday	26 May 2003
Height	5 feet 10 inches
Jersey Number	88
Role	Allrounder
Current Teams	India, Andhra Pradesh, Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL 2025 Team	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Father	K. Mutyala Reddy
Instagram	nitish_kumar_reddy_7

Cricket Career

Nitish Reddy loved cricket from a very tender age. He would spend a lot of time watching older players at the Hindustan Zinc grounds in Visakhapatnam where his father was posted. Mutyala Reddy, father of Nitish and a former employee of Hindustan Zinc, recognized his son’s potential at an early age and quit his job so that his son’s cricketing career would take off.

“We used to travel 30 km from Gajuwaka to Port Stadium at 5 am each day. It was possible because of my wife Manasa who used to get everything ready before time. She supported us despite not knowing anything about the game,” recalled father, Mutyala Reddy.

“We struggled financially after I left the job. It was tough to manage the family. We sailed through with our savings, but we made sure Nitish got all the support,” said the proud father.

“I was 12 or 13 when my dad quit his job. He was transferred to Udaipur. He analyzed the cricket there and was afraid of the politics that might affect my game. He quit his job and dedicated his time to my game. Relatives questioned his decisions. He is the first person who believed in me,” said Nitish hoping to repay his father’s sacrifices. 

Nitish’s cricket journey received impetus at the VDCA camps, in the stewardship of mentors like Kumara Swamy, Krishna Rao, and Watekar.

The 2017-18 Vijay Merchant Trophy heroics in junior cricket put the spotlight on Nitish.  The young Andhra batsman smashed a quadruple century, 441 against Nagaland in just 345 deliveries. His aggregate of the tournament – 1237 runs at an average of 176.41 and 26 wickets – earned him the prestigious BCCI ‘Best Cricketer in the Under-16’ Jagmohan Dalmiya award for the season 2017-2018. It was at this award function that he clicked a picture with childhood hero Virat Kohli.

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“This was a safety photo. At that time, he was so famous. I felt like maybe if I don’t get a photo, let’s take a picture. It reminds me of my childhood dreams and everything,” Nitish said in a video uploaded by BCCI.

“From childhood, I have been a huge fan of Virat Kohli and I used to watch every match of his. He scores hundreds and I like his celebrations. At that time, I used to calculate my age so that he wouldn’t retire when I made my debut for India.”

In January 2020, Nitish Kumar Reddy made his FC debut for Andhra Pradesh in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, and soon after came his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2021. 

Nitish Reddy made his T20I debut in 2024 and put on some excellent performances in the coveted Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. A fast-bowling all-rounder is a rare breed that the Indian Cricket Team is always on the lookout for. After Hardik Pandya, India has found one of the prospects who can fill the void and is exactly the reason he is touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket! 

Nitish Reddy IPL 

Not many know that Nitish was taken on board by the Chennai Super Kings as a net bowler for the IPL season 2021.

In the 2023 IPL auction, Nitish was rewarded for his outstanding performances in the domestic circuit as Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for ₹20 lakh. Nitish Kumar Reddy won the Emerging Player of the Season award at the 2024 Indian Premier League season.

For the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, Nitish Reddy was retained by SRH for INR 6 Crore after a breakthrough season where he impressed with his all-round skills.

“Playing for SunRisers Hyderabad fills me with pride. As a Telugu speaker, I am proud to represent my region and play for SRH. The price tag doesn’t matter for me; my focus is on performing and helping my team win. I received interest from other franchises, but I can’t really think of playing for any other franchise. I only wanted to play for SRH. They showed trust in me initially, and now I’m committed to repay their trust,” said Nitish Reddy after being retained by SRH for IPL 2025.

Nitish Kumar Reddy IPL Stats (SRH)

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
IPL	15	303	76*	33.66	142.92	0	2	15	21

Bowling

Tournament	Mat	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w
IPL	15	3	2/17	69.00	11.39	36.3	0	0

Nitish Reddy Stats

Batting 

Format	Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	4s	6s
Tests	3	179	42	44.75	72.17	0	0	19	7
T20Is	3	90	74	45.00	180.00	0	1	4	8
FC	26	958	159	23.36	57.02	1	2	111	22
List A	22	403	60*	36.63	95.27	0	4	25	21
T20s	23	485	76*	32.33	135.47	0	3	25	32

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Figures (Innings)	Best Figures (Match)	Bowling Average	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Tests	3	3	1/21	1/25	41.00	4.55	54.0	0	0	0
T20Is	3	3	2/23	2/23	23.66	7.88	18.0	0	0	0
FC	26	59	5/53	8/119	27.69	3.33	49.7	3	2	0
List A	22	14	3/23	3/23	42.07	5.81	43.4	0	0	0
T20s	23	6	2/17	2/17	51.00	10.49	29.1	0	0	0

(Stats as of 15 December 2024)

Nitish Reddy, in his short career, has shown a lot of promise and shades of Hardik Pandya at the peak of his powers. Fans hope that the Indian Cricket Team has unearthed a gem in Nitish Reddy who will serve the side for many years to come.

What is Nitish Kumar Reddy bowling speed?

Nitish Kumar Reddy is a Fast medium bowler who consistently bowls at around 135 kph.

Who is Nitish Kumar Reddy wife?

Nitish Kumar Reddy is unmarried as of now. There is no information on his relationship or girlfriend on the internet.

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Hard work never goes unrewarded. This old adage never fails to inspire, and it reminds us that perseverance always pays off. India’s young heartthrob Yashasvi Jaiswal is one such example that every ounce of hard work brings us closer to our dreams and success. His success didn’t come overnight but was the result of years of relentless dedication, countless hours of practice, and an unwavering belief in his cricket dreams and abilities. Let’s discuss about Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey, his IPL 2025 Price, Cricket stats and much more.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Biography: What Makes Him So Special?

Other sports in India can learn a lot from cricket. India’s favorite pastime has created a robust ecosystem where quality players keep emerging. When Sunil Gavaskar retired, Indian cricket fans were worried about who would replace him, but then came Sachin Tendulkar. Everyone thought more or less the same when Sachin retired, but we found Virat Kohli. And now, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks like the player who is ready to take over the reins from Kohli himself, as the next superstar batsman for Team India in all formats.

What makes Yashavi Jaiswal a special player is not only his supreme cricket skills, but also his humble background. His success is built on overcoming countless struggles and challenges. Despite from a very poor family, Jaiswal was determined to become a cricketer, a dream he cherished from a very young age.

At an age when most children are busy making demands from their parents – whether it’s for buying new shoes or expensive mobile – Jaiswal had just one wish: to go to Mumbai and play cricket. He was only 10 years old at the time when he moved to Mumbai and in this journey, his father stood firmly by his side.

During an interview with BBC’s Test Match Special IPL Podacst, Jasiwal said –

“I just really wanted to play cricket but in India, in a village, it’s not easy to get an opportunity”. 

“My seniors, they were telling me if you want to play cricket just go to Mumbai. 

“That one thing stuck in my head – whenever I went to sleep or when talking to my mum, I told her I wanted to go to Mumbai.”

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Working at a dairy shop and pani-puri shop

He moved to Mumbai where his only contact was an uncle whose who lived in Worli. But it was the start of his struggle. He took a job in a daily shop, but was fired after only two months for preferring cricket over the job.

To support himself, Jaiswal then found work with the owner of a roadside pani puri stall. He also played corporate matches to earn extra money. He often put a bet on his wicket, offering INR 100 to anyone who could dismiss him, and would get the same amount if they couldn’t.

Fate Intervened

Jaiswal wasn’t finding any success and so, his father decided to take his son back. But fate had other intentions.

On that fateful day, Jaiswal was playing at Mumbai’s famous Azaad Maidan. Jwala Singh, who runs a cricket academy in Mumbai, was present at the maidan that day, scouting for talent he could take back to his academy. Jwala Singh could see the immense talent in Jaiswal and asked the young boy to join his academy. That day marked a turning point in Jaiswal’s life, altering his fate forever.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Biography: Cricket Journey

Rise of Yashasvi Jaiswal - Youth Level

Jaiswal rose to prominence in 2015 when he smashed 319 not out and took 13/99 in a Giles Shield match. His performance didn’t go unnoticed as he earned a place in Mumbai under-16 squad and later the India national under-19 cricket team.

The young left-hander racked up 318 runs at the 2018 U-19 Asia Cup and was awarded with the player of the tournament. Jaiswal’s stature as a young prodigy continued rise as he scored 173 in a Youth Test match against South Africa U-19 team. Jaiswal was also selected for the U-19 Tri-Series in England and smashed four half centuries in only seven innings.

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After scoring heavily at the youth level, Jaiswal earned a place in India’s U-19 squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Unsurprisingly, Jaiswal led the scoring charts, including a superb century against arch-rival Pakistan in the semifinal, and won Player of the tournament.

Next Step - Senior Level

Jaiswal didn’t find any difficulty in playing against the big boys in the big tournaments. He made his first-class debut for Mumbai in 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season and also his List A debut in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy on September 28, 2019.

On October 16, 2019, Jaiswal carved out his name in the history books. He became the youngest double centurion in List A cricket at just 17 years and 292 days after scoring 203 runs off 154 balls in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Jharkhand. He was deservedly named in India B squad for the 2019–20 Deodhar Trophy.

Level	Debut Date	For	Against
First Class →	January 07, 2019	Mumbai	Chhattisgarh
Domestic T20 →	September 22, 2020	Rajasthan Royals	Chennai Super Kings
List A →	September 20, 2019	India U-23	Bangladesh U-23

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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s IPL Journey

Yashasvi Jaiswal never played a T20 game and yet Rajasthan Royals bought 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal for INR 2.4 crore, which was 12 times his base price, at the IPL 2020 auction. He played only 3 matches in his debut IPL 2020 season, but has become a mainstay in Rajasthan Royals team since then. In IPL 2023, he led the scoring charts for the Royals, amassing 625 runs, hitting one century and five half centuries in 14 innings.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's IPL Stats (As of IPL 2024 Season)

Season	Match	Runs	AVG	HS	Ball-Faced	SR	100s	50s	4s/6s
2024	15	435	31.07	104*	279	155.91	1	1	54/16
2023	14	625	48.08	124	382	163.61	1	5	82/26
2022	10	258	25.80	68	194	132.99	0	2	28/10
2021	10	249	24.90	50	168	148.21	0	1	32/10
2020	3	40	13.33	34	44	90.90	0	0	02/02
Total	52	1607	32.14	124	1067	150.61	2	9	198/64

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s International Cricket Journey

Test Match

Yashasvi Jaiswal is yet to play an ODI match for Team India, but the young Indian batter has represented his nation in 15 Test matches and 23 T20Is.

Jaiswal’s first match for India came in the longest format when he was selected for India’s tour of West Indies in 2023. He scored a century in his debut match, scoring 171 runs as India won the match by an innings and 141 runs. He was also awarded with the man-of-the-match award. In addition, he also became only the third Indian batter to score a century in his debut match.

As of December 4, 2024, Jaiswal has played 15 test matches for team India and has scored 1568 runs at an average of 58.07. The 22-year-old has also scored 8 half centuries and 4 centuries, including one double-hundred in 28 innings.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test Stats (As of December 4, 2024)

Match	Innings	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	100s	50s	4s/6s
15	28	1	1568	214*	58.07	67.84	4	8	178/38

T20I Match

Yashasvi Jaiswal made his T20I debut for India on August 08, 2023 in the 3rd match of India’s tour of West Indies. He scored only one run in his debut T20I match but smashed an unbeaten 84 runs off 51 balls in the very next match. In May 2024, he was named in India’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's T20I Stats (As of December 4, 2024)

Match	Innings	Runs	HS	AVG	BF	SR	100	50s	4s/6s
23	22	723	100	36.15	440	164.31	01	05	82/38

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Yashavi Jaiswal’s Personal Info – Age, GF, Family

The full name of this dynamic player is Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal, lovingly called “Monty” at home. Yashasvi Jaiswal was born on December 28, 2001, in Suriyawan, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh. His mother’s name is Kanchan Jaiswal, and his father, Bhupendra Jaiswal, hails from Bhadohi, a district in Uttar Pradesh.

Bhadohi is famously known as the “Carpet City” because it is a major hub for hand-woven carpet industries in South Asia. Yashasvi’s father used to run a hardware shop, while his mother is a homemaker.

Though Yashasvi Jaiswal remains tight lipped about his relationship, but he has been frequently seen with Maddie Hamilton, a UK based student. Maddie’s frequent appearances at India’s matches and public outings with the cricketer have added fuel to rumors about their relationship, sparking widespread speculation among fans and media alike.

As per many reports, Jaiswal and Maddie have been dating for more than three years. Both were also seen at Chennai airport after Rajasthan Royals’ exit from the Indian Premier League 2024.

What is Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Net Worth?

From a boy who lived in a tent house to a star cricketer who owns a five-bedroom apartment in Mumbai, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s life is nothing short of a Hollywood movie. As of 2024, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s net worth is around $2 Million, amounting to around 16 crores Indian rupees. Jaiswal is has a Grade B contract with BCCI, and earns around INR 3 crores annually.

However, his net worth will soar to new heights as he was retained by Rajasthan Royals for a massive INR 18 crores before IPL 2025 mega auction. Jaiswal also earns through endorsement deals and is rumored to be earning around INR 35 Lakhs per annum.

Yashasvi Jaisswal’s Social Media Followers

Yashasvi Jaiswal is still new to the cricket world, but his fan following keep increasing. As of December 2024, he has 4.3 million followers on Instagram and around 1,40,000 followers on twitter.

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Jasprit Bumrah is a generational player who has carved out a special place in the annals of Indian cricket. That’s some saying considering he is still playing. It’s not normal for a player to be considered a legend when he is just 31. For context, Michael Hussey, Australia’s legendary cricketer who earned the nickname “Mr. Cricket,” didn’t play Test cricket for Australia until he was 30. Cricketers are typically considered to reach their peak performance around the age of 30. With Bumrah only 31, it spells trouble for batsmen worldwide, as he’s only going to get more dangerous.

But his journey from obscurity to world-beater hasn’t been straightforward. How could it be? Legends aren’t born. They are made by hardships, by the insurmountable hurdles and odds that can kill the dream of a normal person. But Bumrah is not normal. He made himself special.

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Jasprit Bumrah’s Domestic Cricket Journey

Domestic

Before becoming the world’s best, Jasprit Bumrah had to deal with a lot of hardship and adversity. In 2010, he took participation in the Under-19 district trials for the Gujarat Cricket Association. Believe it or not, he wasn’t selected because of his uncanny bowling action which the selectors didn’t like. But he did find a place amongst the reserves, and played one match in the tournament, picking up seven wickets.

Bumrah made his domestic T20 debut for Gujarat in the 2013-14 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which is India’s most important domestic T20 competition. He caught everyone’s attention with his breathtaking performances, most notably in the final, where he picked up three wickets. Gujarat lifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Bumrah hogged the limelight.

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With Bumrah making all the right noise in the domestic cricket circle, his uncanny bowling action and performances garnered attention. On 18 March 2013, when Bumrah was playing for Gujarat against Mumbai, the then Mumbai Indians head coach John Wright was also in the ground, scouting for the team. The former India coach was impressed and invited Bumrah to sign for Mumbai Indians. As they say, the rest is the history.

Level	Debut Date	For	Against	Bowling Figure
First Class →	October 27, 2013	Gujarat	Vidarbha	4/30 & 3/59
Domestic T20 →	March 17, 2013	Gujarat	Maharashtra	1/20
List A →	August 18, 2013	India U-23	Pakistan U-23	0/36

During the 2013–14 domestic season, Bumrah made his first-class debut for Gujarat against Vidarbha. The mercurial bowler claimed seven wickets across two innings as Gujarat won by an innings and one run.

Bumrah was in the spotlight again during the 2015–16 Vijay Hazare Trophy, as umpires raised objections on his bowling action. But the issue was resolved soon when the team management protested against the objection.

Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL Journey

As previously mentioned, Bumrah impressed John Wright during a match in the 2023-14 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Bumrah signed for MI and has been playing for the franchise ever since.

But the success for Bumrah didn’t come easily. He played only 17 matches for Mumbai Indians in the first three seasons – 2 in the first and 4 in the third season. His breakthrough season came during the IPL 2016 season when he claimed 15 wickets in 14 matches. Most impressed aspect of his stats was his bowling economy, which he kept below 8.

Jasprit Bumrah's IPL Stats (As of IPL 2024 Season)

Season	Match	Balls	Runs	WK	BB	AVG	ECO	4W	5W
2024	13	311	336	20	5/21	16.80	6.48	0	1
2022	14	320	383	15	5/10	25.53	7.18	0	1
2021	14	330	410	21	3/36	19.52	7.45	0	0
2020	15	360	404	27	4/14	14.96	6.73	2	0
2019	16	370	409	19	3/20	21.52	6.63	0	0
2018	14	324	372	17	3/15	21.88	6.88	0	0
2017	16	356	439	20	3/7	21.95	7.39	0	0
2016	14	312	406	15	3/13	27.06	7.80	0	0
2015	4	90	184	3	1/38	61.33	12.26	0	0
2014	11	238	301	5	2/22	60.20	7.58	0	0
2013	2	42	70	3	3/32	23.33	10.00	0	0
Total	133	3053	3714	165	5/10	22.51	7.30	2	2

Jasprit Bumrah’s International Cricket Journey

After impressing in domestic cricket, Bumrah was selected for India’s white-ball tour of Australia in 2016. The Men in Blue lost the first four matches of that series, and the Indian team management decided to ring in some changes for the final match. Quite characteristically, Bumrah produced an immaculate display of bowling, giving away only 40 runs in 10 overs, the best figures by an Indian bowler on the day. He ended the match with two wickets, including the wicket of Steve Smith, who became his first scalp in ODIs.

Jasprit Bumrah's ODI Stats (As of December 3, 2024)

Match	Innings	Balls	Runs	WK	BB	AVG	ECO	4W	5W
89	88	4580	3509	149	6/19	23.55	4.59	6	2

Three days later, on January 26, 2016, Bumrah made his T20I debut for India, and again, he was India’s best bowler. He picked up three wickets in 3.3 overs and ended the match with figures of 3/23, with David Warner becoming his first wicket in international T20 cricket. Since then, he has represented India in 70 T20I matches, taking 149 wickets.

Bumrah’s biggest T20 moment came during the 2024 T20I World Cup, when he guided Team India to the title, India’s first ICC trophy since 2013 and first T20I title since 2007. During the tournament, while playing 8 matches, Bumrah picked up 15 wickets at a sensational economy of 4.17. It remains the best economy rate recorded by a player in the ICC T20I World Cup. Also, in the mega final match against South Africa, he gave away 18 runs and picked up two wickets.

Jasprit Bumrah's T20I Stats (As of December 3, 2024)

Match	Innings	Balls	Runs	WK	BB	AVG	ECO	4W	5W
70	69	1509	1579	89	3/7	17.74	6.27	0	0

For reasons unknown, Bumrah had to wait until 2018 for his Test debut. One possible reason might be that Bumrah was seen as a white-ball specialist. But he proved everyone wrong after picking up a five-wicket haul in the third match of his debut Test series against South Africa in 2018.

Jasprit Bumrah's Test Stats (As of December 3, 2024)

Match	Innings	Balls	Runs	WK	BB	AVG	ECO	4W	5W
41	79	7902	3631	181	6/27	20.06	2.75	5	11

Jasprit Bumrah Biography: Age, Wife, Family

Jaspirt Bumrah was born on December 06, 1993, in Ahmedabad, into a Sikh Family. His father, Jasbir Singh, was a businessman, while his mother, Daljeet Bumrah, worked as a school teacher. Jasprit lost his father when he was only five years old.

Bumrah is married to model and tv presenter Sanjana Ganesan. The duo tied the knot on March 15, 2021 in Goa.

Who is Jasprit Bumrah’s wife Sanjana Ganesan?

Sanjana Ganesan hails from Pune and is a former Miss India finalist. She has also participated in MTV’s Splitsvilla in 2014. Bumrah met his future wife Ganesan during an interview in 2013 edition of Indian Premier League. Both fell in love and after dating for two years, they married in 2021. Also, on 4 September 2023, the duo were blessed with a son named Angad.

What is Jasprit Bumrah’s Net Worth?

As of 2024, Jasprit Bumrah is estimated to have a net worth of $7 million (INR 55 crore). His major source of income comes from playing cricket for Team India and the Mumbai Indians. In addition, he also has various endorsements, which add significantly to his income.

Jasprit Bumrah’s Social Media Followers

Jasprit Bumrah is amongst the most recognized cricketer in the world and it shows in the huge number of followers he has across various social media platforms. As of December 2024, Bumrah has a total of 33.7 Million followers- 18.5 Million on Instagram, 9.4 Million on Facebook and 5.8 Million on Twitter.

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