Rohit Sharma's special message for Nitish Kumar Reddy on his ODI debut

Overview

• Rohit Sharma handed over Nitish Kumar Reddy his ODI cap before the first ODI against Australia in Perth 
• The Champions Trophy 2025 winning captain felt the youngster has had a great start to his career given his attitude
• The veteran felt Nitish could go a long way and become an all-format great in the years to come

Rohit Sharma handed over Nitish Kumar Reddy his ODI cap before the first ODI against Australia in Perth. The Champions Trophy 2025 winning captain felt the youngster has had a great start to his career given his attitude. The veteran felt Nitish could go a long way and become an all-format great in the years to come.

Rohit welcomed the cap no.260 star to the club of players to have played ODIs for India. The 38-year-old claimed that Reddy has had a great start to his career due to his attitude and the way he wants to play the game. The veteran believed that Nitish will go a long way in the Indian team due to his attitude.

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"Cap Number 260, Nitish Reddy, welcome to the club - You had a great start to your career, and it's only because of how you want to play the game, and your attitude. I am 110% sure that with that attitude, you are going to a long way in the Indian team," Rohit said.

"Everyone will be there to support you," - Rohit Sharma to Nitish Kumar Reddy

The former Indian skipper believed Nitish could become an all-format great in the years to come. He noted how Nitish spoke about wanting to be everywhere the other day. He wished Nitish luck for his debut and promised everyone's support to achieve everything he wishes to.

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"You are gong to be an all-format great, which I believe - because like you said in your speech yesterday you want be everywhere - and that is where we all want you to be - so good luck and everyone will be there to support you and have a great career," Rohit added.