Among many brilliant cricket players who have both appeared in domestic cricket and have set a mark in the Indian Premier League, Nitish Kumar Reddy is one talented player who is an all-rounder and slowly becoming a key player on the team. Here, we will try to delve into different aspects of his life, from his family background to his cricketing career with impressive records and achievements in the IPL. Let's move forward to elaborate on the life and career of Nitish Kumar Reddy, young cricket sensation. Who is Nitish Kumar Reddy? Image Source: Getty Images Nitish Kumar Reddy is a young Indian rising talent in both domestic and international cricket. Born on May 26, 2003, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, this youngster is a versatile batting all-rounder who has shown potential across formats of the game. Also Read | Top 5 Highest Paid Players in the History of IPL Early Life Image Source: Getty Images Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has made his mark at an age of just 21 in the game of Indian cricket. This talented all-rounder would make a great addition to any team. With aggressive batting as well as useful medium-pace bowling, Reddy is in the spotlight of cricket watchers and selectors. Reddy keeps on going with his efforts and hard work to polish up on all formats of the game. Family Details Image Source: Star Unfolded Nitish Kumar Reddy's family comprises his father, Mutyala Reddy, and mother Manasa Jyostna. He also has one sister, Sharmila Reddy. Cricket Career Image Source: BCCI His talent showed in fine performances at the domestic level. He made his first-class debut for Andhra in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, showing his skills on the biggest domestic stage. He further impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20s) and the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) in 2021 following his first-class debut. His performances in all formats consolidated his position in the Andhra squad and brought him to the attention of IPL scouts. Before international cricket, Nitish Kumar Reddy had already presented his talents in domestic cricket and IPL. In 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad got him at 20 lac INR. Particularly in high-pressure games, Nitish has been delivering brilliant performances. He stepped into the limelight when he hit eight sixes and scored 76 runs from 42 balls against Rajasthan Royals. He amassed 303 runs at the end of the season and thus acquired the "Emerging Player Title" for IPL 2024. Following his performance in the IPL, he got his chance in the Indian team against Bangladesh in the T20 series. After performing really well against Bangladesh, he got his chance in the Test side for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-245. During his debut match he impressed with his batting and helped India to win the match. Also Read | Difference between Red, White and Pink Leather Cricket Balls Nitish Reddy's Net Worth Image Source: Getty Images As of 2024, the very tentative figures are projections, and hence, estimation of Nitish Kumar Reddy's net worth varies between Rs 1 million and Rs 5 million, credits to his IPL contracts and other sources. If he plays another test match, Reddy will qualify for a BCCI contract too. It is also noteworthy that the BCCI automatically puts players in Grade C if they play three or more Test matches within a particular period on pro-rata terms. If Reddy gets a BCCI contract, he will be eligible for a salary of Rs 1 crore per annum besides the match fee. Career Stats Batting Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 4s 6s Ct St Tests 1 2 1 79 41 79.00 86 91.86 0 0 9 3 0 0 T20Is 3 3 1 90 74 45.00 50 180.00 0 1 4 8 0 0 FC 24 41 3 858 159 22.57 1518 56.52 1 2 101 18 14 0 List A 22 15 4 403 60* 36.63 423 95.27 0 4 25 21 12 0 T20s 23 18 3 485 76* 32.33 358 135.47 0 3 25 32 9 0 Bowling Format Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w Tests 1 2 42 25 1 1/21 1/25 25.00 3.57 42.0 0 0 0 T20Is 3 3 54 71 3 2/23 2/23 23.66 7.88 18.0 0 0 0 FC 24 44 2816 1536 57 5/53 8/119 26.94 3.27 49.4 3 2 0 List A 22 20 608 589 14 3/23 3/23 42.07 5.81 43.4 0 0 0 T20s 23 14 175 306 6 2/17 2/17 51.00 10.49 29.1 0 0 0 Conclusion Nitish Kumar Reddy, with great performances and consistently growing reputations, has stamped a superb mark in his domestic cricket career as well as for the IPL, and as for his history, since he comes from a dedicated background which showcases his whole-hearted engagement towards the game; such grand records and a bright future ahead sure makes Nitish definitely worthwhile watching out in the future. His journey is a source of inspiration for many young cricketers who want to become big in the cricket world.