A fresh injury blow for Team India? Key player's absence sparks concern

Cricket

Just days before the Ireland T20Is, India has had an unexpected setback. A key all-rounder is now out of the squad.

The big name

Nitish Kumar Reddy is out of the two-match T20I series against Ireland because of a recurring quad injury.

The injury that kept him out of the Afghanistan ODI in Lucknow has returned, so he’ll miss the Ireland tour too.

Why this is huge for India?

Nitish was considered one of India’s most promising pace-bowling all-rounders and a strong candidate for the upcoming England series.

Nitish is valuable for his skills with both bat and ball. His absence creates a gap that will be hard to fill

More problems?

The injury also puts his place in the England series in doubt, and there’s no clear return date yet.

India needs to find the right balance before facing Ireland. Can someone step up and take this unexpected chance?

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