‘We want to get a good look at Nitish’

Just as overcast clouds gave means to a sliver of sunshine at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, all of the members of the Indian crew turned up for a three-and-a-half-hour web session at excessive depth. After profitable the primary Test towards West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad, one other equally commanding show from Shubman Gill and Co. is anticipated when the 2 sides lock horns right here from Friday.

According to assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, the second Test is a chance for the crew administration to have a good look at Nitish Reddy’s all-round abilities. In the opener, the 22-year-old was confined to bowling simply 4 overs of medium-pace. Slotted at No. 8 within the order, he didn’t get to bat.

“We are unlikely to change the combination. One of the medium-term objectives is to develop a seam-bowling all-rounder for India. It’s very important when we go away that we have that position covered. We didn’t get a very good look at Nitish last week. It is a very good opportunity to give Nitish another go and not alter the balance of the team,” ten Doeschate informed the media on Wednesday.

If Nitish is to carve a lengthy Test profession, the Dutchman sees the teen’s health as holding the important thing.

“We think he’s a fantastic seam-bowling all-rounder,” ten Doeschate mentioned. “The biggest limitation to what his ceiling could be is going to be his body. The challenge for him is to get game time between away series. In a series like this, it is more important to look ahead and see how we can fit him in so that he gets game time.”