India has officially released all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of the first Test against South Africa, which is set to begin on Friday, November 14. This decision comes just hours after India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed that Dhruv Jurel will definitely participate in the series opener, indicating that Reddy may have to bide his time for an opportunity.

Rather than sitting on the sidelines in Kolkata, Reddy will take part in the three-match One-Day series against South Africa A, which kicks off on Thursday, November 13, in Rajkot. Notably, Jurel is expected to play as a specialist batter, even with Rishabh Pant making his return after recovering from a foot injury.

Earlier today, Reddy was observed bowling vigorously in the nets alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed

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