Nitish Kumar Reddy clears the air, his loyalty to Sunrisers Hyderabad remains unshaken despite swirling exit rumors. SRH fans finally sigh with relief, their favorite all-rounder is going nowhere.
The twenty-two-year-old cricketer took to social media to reassure his fans that he will always stand by the team.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Puts SRH Exit Rumors to Rest, Pledges Loyalty
The Indian cricket scene was in a frenzy after rumors of Nitish Kumar Reddy’s parting ways with the Pat Cummins-led IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad, stirred the media chatter.
Almost all media were filled with hoax news that he was not satisfied with his role on the team.
However, Reddy stepped up to silence the speculation.
Talking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I’ll always stand by this team.”
I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion.
I’ll always stand by this team. 🧡— Nitish Kumar Reddy (@NKReddy07) July 27, 2025
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[Trending] Rumors Take Flight: What Sparked the Exit Buzz?
Well, it all began shortly after the IPL 2025 season concluded.
In the entire season, he appeared in a total of 13 matches as a batter and bowled 5 overs. Reportedly, he batted between No.5 and No.7 positions, with the majority of the matches coming at No.6 or No.7, which dramatically saw a reduction in his output with the bat.
Being an all-rounder of the team, he contributed only 182 runs in 13 games. Now, comparing it to his past season, it showcased a significant reduction in his output, where he scored 303 runs.
According to Sports NDTV, India Today reported that the SHR’s young talent wants to leave, citing that the cricketer wants a more defining role with the bat in the IPL, which he did not get at the Franchise last season.
Anyway, Reddy has shut down every rumor, ending all speculation for now.
[Update] Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Journey with Sunrisers Hyderabad
Nitish Kumar Reddy was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2023 IPL auction at his base price of INR 20 lakh.
Though he appeared in only two matches in his first season, he had a blooming career in the 2nd season, scoring 303 runs at a high strike rate of 142.92, along with taking 3 wickets.
That very season, he won the Emerging Player of the Year award, following his impressive innings, a dominant half-century against the Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals.
After such an influential season, SRH retained him for the 2025 IPL season for Rs 6 crores. In IPL 2025, Nitish featured in 13 games.
Amit Mishra’s Take
When you’re in the spotlight, it is almost inevitable to be surrounded by rumors. Even the slightest gesture can spark unnecessary attention. Thankfully, Nitish Kumar Reddy has cleared the air, calling the circulating rumors nothing but a hoax, and that’s a huge relief.
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