IND vs ENG: Major Setback for Team India Before 4th Test — Star All-Rounder Injured, Ruled Out of Series

India and England are currently playing a five-match Test series, and England leads 2-1 after three games. The 4th Test begins on July 23, 2025, at Old Trafford, Manchester. However, Team India has suffered a big blow ahead of the match.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Ruled Out

21-year-old Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests due to a knee injury sustained during gym training on July 20. This was confirmed by an ESPN Cricinfo report.

Series Summary So Far

• India lost the first and third Tests; they won the second.

• Nitish replaced Shardul Thakur in the second Test but failed to make a major impact.

• He did manage to take a couple of wickets in the third Test but struggled with the bat.

• In his overall Test career, he has scored one century (against Australia), but since then, his form has dipped significantly.

What Next for Team India?

With Reddy out and key pacers like Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh also injured, India may turn to young pacer Anshul Kamboj, who is expected to make his debut in the 4th Test.

India now faces a must-win situation in Manchester to level the series.