India Faces Setbacks as Nitish Reddy and Arshdeep Singh Ruled Out of England Tour

July 22, 2025

India’s cricket team has been hit with significant challenges ahead of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, scheduled to begin on July 23, 2025, in Manchester. Star all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the England tour due to a left knee injury sustained during a gym training session on Sunday. Meanwhile, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh will miss the upcoming Test after an impact injury to his left thumb while bowling in the nets at Beckenham. These injuries add to India’s mounting concerns as they prepare to face England, who currently lead the series 2-1.

Nitish Reddy’s Injury Blow

Nitish Kumar Reddy, a key seam-bowling all-rounder, will return home following the injury, as confirmed by a BCCI update on Monday. The 22-year-old had shown promise in the second and third Tests after missing the series opener in Leeds. At Lord’s, Reddy made a notable impact, dismissing England openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley in the same over during the first innings and removing Crawley again in the second. He also contributed 30 and 13 runs with the bat, showcasing his allround potential.

However, his performance in Birmingham was less impressive, managing just two runs and bowling six wicketless overs. Despite this, Reddy was a strong contender for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, potentially competing with Dhruv Jurel for a spot, especially with uncertainties surrounding Rishabh Pant’s recovery from a finger injury. Pant may play as a specialist batter, which could have opened the door for Reddy or Jurel to take up wicketkeeping duties.

With Reddy sidelined, India may turn to Shardul Thakur, who played the first Test before being replaced by Reddy in Birmingham. Thakur’s experience could help maintain India’s strategy of fielding a seam-bowling allrounder in the lineup.

Arshdeep Singh Sidelined, Anshul Kamboj Called Up

Adding to India’s woes, Arshdeep Singh, a talented left-arm fast bowler, has been ruled out of the fourth Test due to a thumb injury. The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring his condition, but his absence leaves a gap in India’s pace attack.

To bolster the squad, the selectors have called up Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj, who will join the team in Manchester.

Additional Challenges for India

The injuries to Reddy and Singh come at a critical time, with India already managing multiple concerns. Fast bowler Akash Deep is also nursing an injury, which could rule him out of the fourth Test. Additionally, workload management has limited ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah to just three of the five tests in the series. Having played the first and third tests, Bumrah is likely to feature at Old Trafford, aided by an eight-day break between the third and fourth tests.

What’s at Stake in Manchester?

With England holding a 2-1 lead, the fourth Test is pivotal for India to level the series. The team’s depth is being tested, and the absence of key players like Reddy and Singh could impact their strategy. Fans are eager to see how India adapts, with potential changes in the lineup and a focus on leveraging Bumrah’s experience to challenge England’s strong batting unit.

Stay tuned for updates as India gears up for a crucial Test match at Old Trafford. For the latest cricket news, injury updates, and match previews, keep following our blog!

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