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Nitish Kumar Reddy is playing in the first ODI against Australia today, this is his debut ODI match. In the India vs Australia first ODI being played at Optus Stadium, Perth, Mitchell Marsh has won the toss and decided to bowl first. Before the toss, Rohit Sharma handed over the debut cap to all-rounder Nitish Kumar, during which Rohit hugged him.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are playing an international match for the first time today after the Champions Trophy final. Fans were waiting for a long time to see both of them on the field. Talking about Nitish Kumar Reddy, Virat Kohli gave him the debut cap in Test, today Rohit Sharma gave him this cap in ODI.
Nitish Kumar Reddy received the Test Cap from Kohli in 2024 at Perth.
Nitish Kumar Reddy received the ODI Cap from Rohit in 2025 at Perth. pic.twitter.com/WHbsBOEn2n
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India’s playing 11
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicket keeper), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
A day he will never forget!
It’s a special moment for debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy, who receives his ODI cap from Rohit Sharma 🧢 🇮🇳
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