Cricket lovers everywhere have been keeping track of the news India's making: to play Nitish Kumar Reddy, in their playing XI, on the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Fresh and talented young blood seems to give the team an upbeat appeal and indicates a more judicious approach at selecting youngsters in combination with the seniors. Such has been Reddy's form in the domestic circuits, that with him making a cut in the national XI could prove a big plus. Now, let's see the three reasons why the Indian team management has trusted this emerging player for one of the most iconic matches in the cricketing calendar. Batting Brilliance Image Source: Getty Images Nitish Reddy has been amazing with the bat in BGT 2024-25; he has played some important innings for India, so far in the series. He showed his fearless approach with the bat in the Perth Test match, making his debut in the pink ball Test; once again, he impressed everyone with his batting down the order. He has not even disappointed at Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test, as he scored a gritty yet powerful century decorated with beautiful shots all around the ground. So far in the series, he has amassed 284 runs. He also became the first Indian no.8 batter to score a century in Australia, reaching the landmark at MCG. He also equals Chris Gayle's record of hitting eight sixes in a series. Also Read | Mohammed Siraj Net Worth: The Financial Rise of India’s Leading Pacer Wicket-Taking luck Image Source: Getty Images Another reason why India included Nitish Kumar Reddy in the playing XI for the Boxing Day Test against Australia is his wicket-taking luck. Even though he has bowled very little in this series, whenever he got his chance, he has done really well. Not only does he bowl a tight line and length, but he also has the ability to take wickets at crucial stages. He got big wickets of Marnus Labuschagne on a few occasions in the series. Overall he has done a really good job for the team whenever he got the chance to bowl. Also Read | Who Is Pratika Rawal? Unveiling Her Journey and Achievements For Developing his Skills Image Source: Getty Images Team India has been itching for a quality fast-bowling all-rounder for Tests. Though the Indian team did nurture one in the form of Hardik Pandya, the cricketer from Baroda had his red-ball career cut short after just 11 Tests to make himself available for ODIs and T20Is for the country. With the sudden emergence of Nitish Kumar Reddy and his meteoric potential in both aspects of the game, the Indian team management needs to nurture his potential by giving him more opportunities in the playing XI, at least for the time being. Moreover, Reddy's recent form in the series so far will also put him in good stead for the remaining two matches. Conclusion It's a wise decision on the part of the Indian team. He was impressive in domestic cricket as well, and has an ability to do the right thing under pressure. An all-rounder like him brings balance to the side. In investing this much into promising talent in him, India does not just strengthen its team, but also invests for future promise. Time alone will tell how he goes, but it says a lot that this is a step toward thinking ahead in constructing an even competitive and vibrant team.