SRH coach Daniel Vettori talked about two key players after SRH vs KKR match. He explained why Mohammed Shami is struggling this season. The coach also shared news about Nitish Kumar Reddy’s injury problems.
SRH beat KKR by 110 runs in Delhi. Vettori spoke to reporters after this big win about his team.
Mohammed Shami’s Challenges This Season
Mohammed Shami won the Purple Cap in 2023 for most wickets. This year tells a different story for the fast bowler. He has only 6 wickets in 9 matches so far.
The batsmen are scoring 11.23 runs per over against Shami this season. SRH paid 10 crore rupees for him in the auction. The team even dropped him during the second half of the tournament.
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Coach Vettori knows why Mohammed Shami’s challenges have hurt the team. Shami stopped playing T20 cricket for many months before IPL 2025. Long breaks make it hard to bowl well again.
Players need time to get back into T20 rhythm. Shami is still working on finding his old form. The coach believes patience will help the experienced bowler bounce back.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Fitness Problems
Nitish Kumar Reddy has barely bowled in matches this year. Fans kept asking why the young all-rounder stopped bowling regularly. He was SRH’s breakout star last season with bat and ball.
Vettori finally told everyone the real reason behind this change. Reddy hurt his side before the tournament even started. This injury has stopped him from bowling properly all season.
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The side strain keeps Reddy away from bowling duties completely. He can still bat but cannot risk making the injury worse. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s fitness remains a worry for team doctors right now.
SRH wants Reddy to heal completely before he bowls again. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s fitness gets checked regularly by medical staff members. The team prefers being careful rather than rushing him back.
Team Moving Forward
Mohammed Shami’s challenges and Reddy’s injury have hurt SRH’s bowling options. But the team keeps fighting hard in every match they play.
SRH played really well against KKR in their last match. The bowling and batting both worked perfectly that day. Vettori remains confident about both players getting back to form.
