The India National Cricket Team has suffered a big setback just before the fourth test against England in Manchester. Young all -rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been dropped out of the remaining part of the five -match Test series against England.
As reported by several media outlets, Nitish Kumar Reddy traveled to Manchester with the India National Cricket Team and was expected to play an important role in testing the victory against England at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. But he has not participated in the team’s alternative training session on Sunday, July 20 in Manchester.
Nitish Kumar Reddy dropped out of Manchester Test !!
Now, it has been confirmed that Reddy suffered a knee injury, and the medical scan has damaged the ligament. The injury was reportedly continued during a gym session, and with a ligament tear confirmation, there is no hope of timely recovery for the remaining of the test series.
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Although the BCCI has yet to issue an official statement, sources close to the team have revealed that Reddy has been rejected for the last two tests against England. After this shock, the Indian team management is hitting the foot for response, but fans cannot remain calm.
Akash is uncertain with a waist injury for Deep Manchester Test that he was in Lord’s, while Arshdeep Singh is stitches on his bowling hand. As India is already dealing with a link to injuries in England, the call for Hardik Pandya’s return to whites has intensified before the fourth test on social media.
Fans demanding Hardik Pandya’s return after Nitish Kumar Reddy Blow
Fans are suggesting that after rejecting Nitish, this week recalls Hardik Pandya to remember Hardik Pandya for the squad to balance the Do-or-Dai encounter with England this week. In particular, Pandya last played a Test match against England in Southampton in August 2018. He is now looking at himself as a white ball player, thanks to his frequent back issues.
The time has come for Hardik Pandya to return his exam
– Pranav (@prxnxv16) July 20, 2025
Sir Hardik Pandya is the best option,
– YG (@Gautam1288) July 20, 2025
The high time calls Hardik Pandya. He can bowl for 2 matches. BC Jane Buzh KR Test is Nhi Kheta
– Janardan Pandey (@Ramukaka 1669) July 20, 2025
Best Chance Hardik Pandya or Shivam Dubey let them play Test cricket https://t.co/f1mfe2udlz
– Chacko (@Chaco_Joe) July 20, 2025
Nitish Kumar Reddy out of England series due to injury.
How to call Hardik Pandya as replacement? #Nitishreddy #Hardikpandya pic.twitter.com/bk6qgafl44
– Ghost cricket (@cricketghostly) July 20, 2025
The right time for Hardik Pandya plays a comeback to test cricket, play on a short -term basis such as what Moin Ali did a few years ago, it would be great.
– Chandresh Narayanan (@Cand2579) July 20, 2025
WTF? Sir Hardik Himanshu Pandya should replace him with https://t.co/qh3it1wk3p
– harshini.py (@harshi_aa) July 20, 2025
Hardik Pandya please
– BS (@bhautik73526) July 20, 2025
Although the young pacer Ansul Kamboj has joined the Indian squad in Manchester, it is not clear that they will get a chance, as they will like someone who can contribute with both bat and ball to win-win-winning game against England.
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Sharadul Thakur, Prasad Krishna, and Kuldeep Yadav are among the remaining names in the mixture, but Reddy’s injury is proving to be a headache for the selectors.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Skip Manchester United Facilitation Travel
Meanwhile, the Indian squad visited Manchester United training facility on Sunday. And Rishabh Pant gifted a signed bat to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Mohammad Siraj was also shown bowling to Manchester United defender Harry Maguire at a fun exchange. But Nitish Kumar Reddy was not seen in the training facility of Manchester United.
With the fourth test starting from July 23, the time of this shock may not be worse. Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and team are now under increasing pressure to find a balance for important sports. In particular, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, and Washington Sundar were also absent from the team’s alternative training session on Sunday.