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Early Life & Background

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy was born on 26 May 2003 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, into a modest household. His father, Mutyala Reddy, a former employee at Hindustan Zinc, sacrificed much to support his son’s cricketing dreams—even quitting his job to avoid politics in Udaipur and nurture Nitish’s talent. He began playing cricket at five with a plastic bat, joined VDCA camps, and ultimately trained under MSK Prasad at the Andhra Cricket Academy in Kadapa. His breakthrough came in the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy, where he blasted 441 off 345 balls, finishing with 1,237 runs (avg. 176.41) and 26 wickets—earning the BCCI Best U16 Cricketer award.

Personal Traits & Lifestyle

Nitish combines solid technique with fearless aggression. Standing tall with a composed temperament, he balances power-hitting and patient Test batting. A handy right-arm medium-fast bowler, he offers genuine all-round value. His disciplined approach reflects his upbringing—grounded, focused, and family-oriented. Off the field, Nitish enjoys a simple and balanced lifestyle. He is an avid reader and often turns to biographies of legendary cricketers for inspiration.

In his downtime, he loves listening to soothing music and playing video games, especially FIFA, which he often enjoys with his teammates. He is also passionate about fitness and follows a strict regimen to stay in peak condition throughout the season. Nitish prefers quiet evenings with family and close friends over parties, highlighting his humble and composed nature. He occasionally shares glimpses of his off-field life on social media, but prefers to stay away from unnecessary limelight, focusing instead on continuous self-improvement and team contribution.

Personal Life

Despite increasing fame, Nitish has kept his personal life low-key and away from the public spotlight. He regularly credits his father, Mutyala Reddy, mother Manasa, and sister Tejaswi for their unwavering support throughout his journey. His father, a former employee at Hindustan Zinc, left his stable job to guide Nitish’s cricketing path—a sacrifice that the cricketer deeply respects and often acknowledges.

Nitish shares a close bond with his family and attributes his mental stability and grounded mindset to their influence. He frequently mentions how his mother’s emotional strength helped him stay calm during injuries and setbacks, while his sister played a key role in keeping him emotionally balanced. Though currently unmarried, Nitish has mentioned in interviews that his focus remains solely on cricket for now. He prefers spending his downtime at home, enjoying simple meals, watching cricket replays, and reconnecting with childhood friends. Family remains the foundation of his life, providing him with the encouragement and emotional strength needed to perform on the global stage.

Youth & Domestic Career

  • Early rise: His academy years in Kadapa under MSK Prasad and Madhusudhana Reddy shaped his early talent.

  • Vijay Merchant Trophy: He smashed 441 runs and took 26 wickets in 2017–18, earning top junior honours.

  • First-Class & List A: Debuted in senior cricket for Andhra in January 2020. He was third-highest wicket-taker in 2022–23 Ranji (25 wickets) and scored 160 runs across eight matches.

International Career

  • T20I debut: 6 Oct 2024 vs Bangladesh in Gwalior—scored 74 off 35 balls, took 2/23, and earned player-of-match.

  • Test debut: 22 Nov 2024 at Perth during Border–Gavaskar Trophy. He scored 41 & 38* in debut match, then consecutive 42s in the next Test.

  • Melbourne heroics (28 Dec 2024): Became third-youngest Indian to hit a Test century in Australia and first at No. 8 Down Under—114 runs, 10 fours, 1 six, and undefeated in a 127-run stand with Washington Sundar—helping India avoid follow-on.

IPL Career

  • 2023: Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹20 lakh; played 2 games but batted little.

  • 2024 breakout: Accumulated 303 runs (strike 142.9) with two fifties, 3 wickets, and won SRH “Emerging Player of the Year”.

  • 2025: Retained for ₹6 Crore ahead of IPL 2025

Early Life & Background

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy was born on 26 May 2003 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, into a modest household. His father, Mutyala Reddy, a former employee at Hindustan Zinc, sacrificed much to support his son’s cricketing dreams—even quitting his job to avoid politics in Udaipur and nurture Nitish’s talent. He began playing cricket at five with a plastic bat, joined VDCA camps, and ultimately trained under MSK Prasad at the Andhra Cricket Academy in Kadapa. His breakthrough came in the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy, where he blasted 441 off 345 balls, finishing with 1,237 runs (avg. 176.41) and 26 wickets—earning the BCCI Best U16 Cricketer award.

Personal Traits & Lifestyle

Nitish combines solid technique with fearless aggression. Standing tall with a composed temperament, he balances power-hitting and patient Test batting. A handy right-arm medium-fast bowler, he offers genuine all-round value. His disciplined approach reflects his upbringing—grounded, focused, and family-oriented. Off the field, Nitish enjoys a simple and balanced lifestyle. He is an avid reader and often turns to biographies of legendary cricketers for inspiration.

In his downtime, he loves listening to soothing music and playing video games, especially FIFA, which he often enjoys with his teammates. He is also passionate about fitness and follows a strict regimen to stay in peak condition throughout the season. Nitish prefers quiet evenings with family and close friends over parties, highlighting his humble and composed nature. He occasionally shares glimpses of his off-field life on social media, but prefers to stay away from unnecessary limelight, focusing instead on continuous self-improvement and team contribution.

Personal Life

Despite increasing fame, Nitish has kept his personal life low-key and away from the public spotlight. He regularly credits his father, Mutyala Reddy, mother Manasa, and sister Tejaswi for their unwavering support throughout his journey. His father, a former employee at Hindustan Zinc, left his stable job to guide Nitish’s cricketing path—a sacrifice that the cricketer deeply respects and often acknowledges.

Nitish shares a close bond with his family and attributes his mental stability and grounded mindset to their influence. He frequently mentions how his mother’s emotional strength helped him stay calm during injuries and setbacks, while his sister played a key role in keeping him emotionally balanced. Though currently unmarried, Nitish has mentioned in interviews that his focus remains solely on cricket for now. He prefers spending his downtime at home, enjoying simple meals, watching cricket replays, and reconnecting with childhood friends. Family remains the foundation of his life, providing him with the encouragement and emotional strength needed to perform on the global stage.

Youth & Domestic Career

  • Early rise: His academy years in Kadapa under MSK Prasad and Madhusudhana Reddy shaped his early talent.

  • Vijay Merchant Trophy: He smashed 441 runs and took 26 wickets in 2017–18, earning top junior honours.

  • First-Class & List A: Debuted in senior cricket for Andhra in January 2020. He was third-highest wicket-taker in 2022–23 Ranji (25 wickets) and scored 160 runs across eight matches.

International Career

  • T20I debut: 6 Oct 2024 vs Bangladesh in Gwalior—scored 74 off 35 balls, took 2/23, and earned player-of-match.

  • Test debut: 22 Nov 2024 at Perth during Border–Gavaskar Trophy. He scored 41 & 38* in debut match, then consecutive 42s in the next Test.

  • Melbourne heroics (28 Dec 2024): Became third-youngest Indian to hit a Test century in Australia and first at No. 8 Down Under—114 runs, 10 fours, 1 six, and undefeated in a 127-run stand with Washington Sundar—helping India avoid follow-on.

IPL Career

  • 2023: Bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹20 lakh; played 2 games but batted little.

  • 2024 breakout: Accumulated 303 runs (strike 142.9) with two fifties, 3 wickets, and won SRH “Emerging Player of the Year”.

  • 2025: Retained for ₹6 Crore ahead of IPL 2025