SRH's Nitish Kumar Reddy Becomes Most Expensive Player in Andhra Premier League | WATCH

After taking part in just two matches in the last season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), not many expected Nitish Kumar Reddy to get too many chances this time. But the 20-year-old proved everyone wrong and put up sensational all-round efforts in IPL 2024 representing Sunrisers Hyderabad. Having played nine matches so far this time, Reddy has already scored 239 runs at an impressive strike rate of 152.22. In bowling, he has also done a commendable job registering an economy rate of 9.38. Reddy’s stellar IPL 2024 performances have now paid off as he has become the most expensive player ever signed in the history of the Andhra Premier League.

In a video that is now going viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Nitish Kumar Reddy can be seen absolutely stunned after witnessing history being written at the auction. As per a report published by Lokmat Times, Reddy was roped in for a whopping amount of INR 15.6 Lakh by the Marlingodavari Titans.

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Nitish Reddy’s priceless reaction soon became a talking point on social media as many showered praise on the exceptionally talented youngster.

“NKR truly deserves the best for his exceptional talent. It would not be a surprise if he dons the ‘Men in Blue’ Jersey very soon as a promising all-rounder. Congratulations to NKR for his hard work and dedication. Take a bow bro. SRH Fan,” wrote one person.

Another felt that Nitish Kumar Reddy was a “Deserving” choice to become the most expensive player ever signed in the Andhra Premier League history.

One social media user predicted that the Sunrisers Hyderabad will soon make his debut in the international circuit. “Jaldi India khelega ladka yeh, [This boy will soon play for Team India],” read the response.

Earlier this season, Nitish Kumar Reddy became the first Indian uncapped player in IPL history to notch a half-century, take a wicket and complete a catch. At the age of 20, he also turned out to be the second-youngest Indian uncapped cricketer to bring up a fifty in the IPL. Reddy was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2023 auction at his base price of INR 20 Lakh. He was part of the Chennai Super Kings camp as a net bowler ahead of the IPL 2021 edition.