Chris Woakes Stuns Nitish Kumar Reddy With Dream Delivery at Edgbaston
In a moment that will be replayed for a long time by cricket lovers and analysts alike, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s brief stay at the crease during the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston ended in dramatic fashion. The young Indian all-rounder, who made a return to the playing XI in place of Shardul Thakur, had a harsh reality check when he misjudged a brilliant delivery from Chris Woakes. It wasn’t just the dismissal—it was the manner of it that grabbed everyone’s attention.
Picture this: Day 1, third session, England are tightening the screws. Woakes comes in for his second spell. He angles the ball in from around the wicket, with perfect length and deceptive movement. Nitish, just six balls into his innings and having scored a solitary run, decides to leave it. A bold decision—but one that backfired instantly. The ball jagged back viciously, sneaked past the bat, and rattled the off stump. A peach of a delivery, leaving Nitish stunned and walking back to the pavilion, staring at the broken timber behind him.
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The dismissal marked Woakes’ second wicket of the innings and put India in a slightly precarious position at 211/5. Nitish’s selection was aimed at bolstering the lower-middle order, but his misjudgment of that delivery will now be one of the highlights—if not lowlights—of the day’s play.
What makes this moment even more striking is the context around it. India, having been asked to bat first, had already lost KL Rahul early. Yashasvi Jaiswal looked fluent with a rapid 87 before gifting his wicket to Ben Stokes. Karun Nair chipped in with a steady 31, while Pant’s aggressive cameo ended prematurely. The innings was shaping up nicely with Shubman Gill and Jadeja at the crease, but Reddy’s exit was a setback just when India needed stability.
For Nitish, known for his heroics at the MCG and often praised for his composure, this was a humbling experience. It’s one thing to get bowled, but quite another to misread a seaming delivery so completely on a comeback Test. It shows just how unforgiving English conditions can be, especially when someone like Woakes is in rhythm.
That delivery wasn’t just skill—it was a statement. And for Nitish Kumar Reddy, it was a moment to forget but also one that might serve as a turning point in his young Test career.
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