India's preparations for the second and final Test against South Africa have taken a dramatic turn, with Nitish Kumar Reddy being urgently called back into the squad earlier than planned. India and South Africa are all set to face each other in the final Test in Guwahati from November 22.
Nitish Kumar Reddy had been released just last week to play for India A in their one-day series against South Africa A, but the team management has now summoned the young all-rounder ahead of schedule as they reassess their options for the final Test.
India summons Nitish Kumar Reddy as Shubman Gill's injury threatens plansEarlier, BCCI had stated Reddy would join directly for the second Test, but Shubman Gill's injury shook India's plans. Gill's fitness remains the biggest concern heading into the Guwahati Test.