Is Nitish Kumar Reddy Available for IND vs ENG ODI Series 2026?

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy suffered an injury just ahead of India's tour of Ireland and England. The injury has ruled Reddy out of both the tours, which leaves India without any proper fast bowling all-rounder.

According to the BCCI, Reddy reported discomfort in his left quadriceps after the final ODI against Afghanistan. As a result, he has been recommended to go into rehabilitation. This rules him out of the T20Is against Ireland and England, according to the board.

However, a suspense still remains about the availability of Nitish Kumar Reddy in IND vs ENG ODI series, which will be played after the T20Is. While the BCCI has mentioned in its statement that the all-rounder is ruled out of T20Is, there is no confirmation that he is out of the ODIs as well.

Is Nitish Kumar Reddy Available for IND vs ENG ODI Series?

Despite the BCCI not mentioning it clearly, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ODI series as well. According to ESPNCricinfo, Reddy has been ruled out of the entire tour of Ireland and England.

Nitish is set to go into rehabilitation during this period at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE). There still remains a possibility that he gets fit in time for the ODI series against England, starting from July 14.

The BCCI will keep a close eye on Nitish Kumar Reddy injury update as the all-rounder is key to India's plans for the ODI World Cup 2027. He is one of the best all-rounders in India and will be useful for the South African conditions.

While Hardik Pandya remains the first-choice option for the all-rounder, Reddy is seen as his substitute. However, constant injury concerns have affected his career so far.

Other All-Rounders in India ODI Squad For England Tour

Apart from Nitish Kumar Reddy, there is no other fast bowling all-rounder in India's ODI squad for the England tour. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are the two all-rounders in this team. However, both are spin bowling all-rounders.

The ODI World Cup will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, where the pitches favor the fast bowlers. India will hope that both Hardik and Nitish, two of the best all-rounders in the world, remain fit for the tournament as both will be important.