India's Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of Ireland T20Is

India's preparations for their upcoming white-ball tour of the United Kingdom have been dealt a significant setback with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out due to injury. The 23-year-old has been withdrawn from the T20 International series against Ireland and is expected to miss the subsequent limited-overs matches in England after scans revealed a significant quadriceps injury.

Reddy sustained the injury during the recent ODI series against Afghanistan. He played in the first and third matches but missed the second game in Lucknow due to thigh discomfort. While initial assessments downplayed the severity, a subsequent MRI scan showed swelling with fiber disruption in his left quadriceps. A medical bulletin stated he has been ruled out of the Ireland series and asked to report to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for further assessment and rehabilitation.

The recovery timeline is a major concern for team management. Officials estimate Reddy will require at least four weeks of rehabilitation before he can begin return-to-play protocols, effectively sidelining him for the entire UK white-ball leg. His absence is compounded by the continued unavailability of premier all-rounder...