Nitish Reddy, the young gun of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), continues to grab headlines. Having impressed fans with his batting prowess in IPL 2024, Reddy has now become the most expensive player in the Andhra Pradesh Premier League (APPL) auction.
The 20-year-old all-rounder was roped in by Marligodavari Titans for a whopping Rs 15.6 lakh, surpassing the previous record for the league. This comes after a string of strong performances for SRH, where his aggressive batting style has caught the eye of cricket pundits.
| Salary in IPL 2024 | Salary in APPL 2024 |
|---|---|
| INR 20 lac | INR 15.6 lac |
Despite a lackluster IPL 2023 season, SRH showed their faith in Reddy. The 2016 IPL champions retained the local star and he has continued to deliver the goods this season. In the 9 IPL 2024 games, the 20-year-old has been quite impressive. The youngster has scored 239 runs alongside taking 3 wickets at a strike rate of 18.33.
Watch Nitish Reddy’s priceless reaction
A video surfaced on social media where Nitish Reddy was seen reacting to his own auction signing. The right-hander was in his hotel room, seemingly with his SRH teammates. The young lad was blushing when his name was called out at the auction held on May 16.
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