Ex-India Cricketer Slams IPL Star's Inclusion In India's Test Squad, Feels He 'Serves No Purpose'

Team India will face ir biggest challenge while Down Under when y face Australia in Border Gavaskar Trophy Series. This year, hosts will be determined to win title after Men in Blue have retained title in past encounter. With India facing hostile conditions this year, it will be arduous for side. But ahe of series, a former cricketer has slammed Gautam Gambhir's strategy as team he into red-ball series.

Former India Star Slams Gautam Gambhir's Strategy Of ‘Fast-tracking’ IPL star to BGT Series

For Border Gavaskar Trophy Series, Team India elected some young arsenal in main squ, who are expected to face Australia in red-ball series. fans may witness debut of pacer Harshit Rana and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in Perth against reigning WTC Champions, Australia. Reddy's debut has been fast-tracked as India battles injuries and absence of Rohit Sharma from 1st test. But former India Cricketer Dodda Ganesh was not fascinated with he coach Gautam Gambhir's plan of action regarding Nitish Kumar Reddy for upcoming test series. former cricketer dismissed potential move, believing Nitish Reddy was still unprepared for longer format of game.

"Eir pick a genuine bowler, or go with a genuine batter if you feel batting needs to be bolstered. This fast-tracking of Nitish Reddy for tests serves no purpose. He is still undercooked to be playing longer format," Dodda Ganesh tweeted on 'X' [Formerly known as Twitter].

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Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed in his India T20I debut against Banglesh after he scored a half-century and picked up three wickets. After being named for Australia tour, all-rounder was sent Down Under for early preparations in unofficial tests against Australia A. Reddy failed to make an impact in series after scoring 71 runs throughout four innings and picking just one wicket. Despite an underwhelming performance, Nitish Kumar Reddy seems to be on track for a debut in Perth Test at Optus Stium.

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