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Nitish Kumar Reddy faces legal trouble after getting ruled out of England tour; here's why
Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has found himself in legal trouble as a Delhi-based talent agency has filed a case against him for unpaid dues. According to News18 CricketNext, the agency named Square The One has taken Reddy to the Delhi High Court, with the matter listed for July 28.
Why is Reddy facing legal trouble?
Reports suggest that Reddy breached the management agreement with the agency and failed to clear pending payments. Reddy had ended his three-year-long association with the agency last year during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He reportedly signed with a manager of another player while on the tour and ditched his old company.
Square The One reportedly managed Reddy's off-field commitments for the past three years, during which he made a name for himself with performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and international games. The agency claims it was still owed money even after the partnership ended.
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As per a report in India Today, the agency is said to have helped Reddy get several brand endorsements and commercial deals during their partnership. However, the Indian cricketer refused to pay anything and claimed that he got all the deals on his own.
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Reddy ruled out of England series
The 21-year-old, who became a household name while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023, has been a promising name in Indian cricket. He featured in all five Tests of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scoring 298 runs and taking five wickets.
He was also part of the ongoing India vs England Test series, playing the second and third matches before a knee injury in training ruled him out of the final two games. Reddy has flown back home, with Shardul Thakur replacing him in the playing XI for the ongoing fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.
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