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Nitish Reddy's Comeback Update: Morkel Reveals Key Practice Session Progress

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has shared an encouraging update about Nitish Reddy's recovery progress. The young all-rounder completed all required practice sessions including batting, bowling and fielding drills. Reddy has been battling both a quadriceps injury and recent neck spasms that kept him out of the first three T20Is. The team management will now assess his condition before making a final decision on his availability for the remaining matches.

Key Points: Morkel Updates Nitish Reddy Fitness Ahead of 4th T20I

  • Reddy participated fully in batting, bowling and fielding drills during practice session
  • Team management awaiting final medical assessment before selection decision
  • All-rounder initially suffered quadriceps injury during second ODI in Adelaide
  • Neck spasms developed just before first T20I further delayed his recovery
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'He did all his work that was needed...', Morkel provides update on Nitish Reddy ahead of 4th T20I

India bowling coach Morne Morkel provides positive update on Nitish Reddy's recovery from neck spasms ahead of crucial 4th T20I against Australia.

'He did all his work that was needed...', Morkel provides update on Nitish Reddy ahead of 4th T20I
"He did all his work that was needed or expected of him today, fielding, batting, bowling - Morne Morkel"

Gold Coast, Nov 5

India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel shared a brief update on Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was ruled out of the first three T20Is of the five-game series owing to a neck spasm, saying the all-rounder did everything expected of him during the practice session, and the team management will make a decision after an assessment.

Reddy, who was recovering from a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide, developed neck spasms ahead of the first T20I in Canberra, which further hampered his recovery.

The 22-year-old, during the team’s nets session, was seen batting and preparing for the remainder of the series.

“Yeah, he did all his work that was needed or expected of him today, fielding, batting, bowling. And he picked all of that. So, we'll find out now after the assessment where he is at,” Morkel told reporters here on Wednesday.

The BCCI had put out a statement on Reddy’s health moments before the first T20I, saying, “Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out for the first three T20Is. The all-rounder who was recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide, complained of neck spasms, which has impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.”

Reddy was initially expected to recover fully in time for the T20I series, but an unexpected neck issue postponed his return. The BCCI mentioned that a final decision on his participation in the remaining matches will be made later.

The series is currently tied at 1-1, and both sides will be aiming to win the remaining two games to clinch a series victory. While the first game was washed out owing to rain, India bagged a win in the second T20I, whereas the Aussies bounced back to level the series in the third T20I.

- IANS

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Priya S
Injuries at such a young age are concerning. BCCI should be more careful with workload management. These back-to-back injuries show something's not right in the recovery process.
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Arjun K
Neck spasms after quad injury? Poor guy can't catch a break. Hope he recovers fully before they push him to play. Health should come first, series second.
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Sarah B
Saw him batting in the nets during practice session highlights. Looked comfortable! Hope the medical team gives him green light for the 4th T20I 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
Series is tied 1-1 and we need our best playing XI. If Reddy is even 90% fit, they should include him. His all-round abilities could be the difference maker!
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Michael C
Morkel's update sounds positive. Fielding, batting, bowling - he did everything in practice. That's a good sign. Fingers crossed for the assessment results!

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