Nitish Reddy requested to join squad ahead of 2nd IND vs SA Test amid uncertainty over Shubman Gill

India cricket team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been asked to join the Test squad ahead of the game in Guwahati. The Andhra Pradesh cricketer was earlier released from the squad and was asked to take part in the India A’s one-day series against South Africa A. However, with doubts looming over Shubman Gill’s participation in the IND vs SA 2nd Test, Reddy has been asked to rejoin the side.

Nitish Kumar Reddy summoned to join India squad

As per Times of India, Nitish Reddy will rejoin the squad earlier than expected and will take part in the optional training session at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Earlier, the BCCI had mentioned that he would rejoin the team before the IND vs SA 2nd Test. However, with Gill injuring his neck in the 1st Test and subsequently being hospitalized and discharged, Reddy has been summoned as a back-up option and could make it to the playing XI in Guwahati if Gill isn’t fit.

Earlier on Monday, reports stated that while Gill has been discharged from the hospital, he is likely to travel with the team to Guwahati on Wednesday.The Indian captain is currently been monitored by BCCI officials and medical staff. In the worst-case scenario, he will be travelling on Thursday. Currently, it is a 50-50 chance for Gill to play.

After facing just 3 deliveries in the 1st innings, Gill was forced to retire hurt following a sweep shot. The BCCI later said in a statement that he had suffered a neck spasm and was ruled out for the remainder of the 1st Test. Subsequently, the Indian captain was admitted to a hospital and was closely monitored by Dr Dinesh Pardiwala.

India squad for IND vs SA 2nd Test

Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK) (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy