Nitish Kumar Reddy, currently out of India’s T20 setup, has reignited his prospects for the upcoming T20 World Cup by claiming a hat-trick in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. The Andhra all-rounder dismissed Harsh Gawli, Harpreet Singh, and Rajat Patidar in the third over, making a strong statement at a time when Shivam Dube’s struggles in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa have raised concerns. With Dube’s form dipping, selectors may be compelled to reassess their options, keeping Reddy firmly in the conversation.

Reddy, who recently featured in India’s Test and ODI squads against South Africa, was not included in the T20I squad following Hardik Pandya’s return after a three-month injury layoff.

Against Madhya Pradesh, Reddy delivered an impressive spell, finishing with

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