‘Hardik is a much-refined version’- Aakash Chopra reflects on Nitish-Hardik duo ahead of 3rd Bangladesh T20I

Aakash Chopra, a former cricketer for India, recently spoke out and praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for playing with Hardik Pandya in the current Twenty20 International series against Bangladesh. While praising Reddy’s star potential, Aakash Chopra also emphasized Hardik Pandya’s bowling prowess.

It is noteworthy that on October 12, India and Bangladesh will square off in the third Twenty20 International of the current series at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

“This is an amazing thing the Indian team is attempting to do right now, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya. Shivam Dube was formerly on this team, but he is no longer with them. His replacement is Tilak Varma. With the idea that he ought to be utilized as much as possible, Nitish Reddy has been expedited, Chopra stated in a video posted to his YouTube account.

“He was handed full overs and had to bat at No. 4. There is no denying his talent, so they are attempting to prepare him. He continued, “I would still argue that he is a little underprepared when it comes to bowling since Hardik is a much more polished bowler who bowls with excellent experience and gets wickets.

Nitish Kumar Reddy possesses the following batsmanship: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra was not afraid to compliment Nitish Kumar Reddy for his batsmanship, even as he praised Pandya’s capacity to make a big difference with the ball. Notably, Reddy has shown well when playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, amassing 303 runs in 11 innings during the 2024 season.

“Nitish Kumar Reddy, though, is skilled with the bat. That much is clear from the fact that he hits sixes while maintaining his position. He steps forward, crosses the line, and strikes. He played differently in the last game, as we observed.

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Both he and Rinku Singh got off to a sluggish start; he also received a life, but he batted effectively once he had an opportunity to extend his arms, Chopra added.