Young SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Nitish Kumar Reddy became the most expensive buy in the Andhra Premier League (APL) on Thursday, following his batting exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Reddy was roped in by Marligodavari Titans for a whooping INR 15.6 lakh. His bid at the APL 2024 auction came after he accumulated 239 runs in nine matches for SRH at an average of 47.80. He has the highest score of an unbeaten 76 in the ongoing season of the lucrative tournament.
SRH shared a video of Reddy reacting to his bid at the APL 2024. “Andhra Pradesh Premier League witnesses history as Nitish Kumar Reddy becomes the most expensive player ever picked!,” SRH said on X.
Andhra Pradesh Premier League witnesses history as Nitish Kumar Reddy becomes the most expensive player ever picked! pic.twitter.com/tSC0HeANXi
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“The highest player bid in the history of the Andhra Premier League is none other than the star all-rounder K Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was acquired by the Godavari Titans for an astonishing Rs 15.6 lakhs in Season 3. 🌟 Exciting times ahead with IPL star ⭐️ Nitish leading the charge!,” APL said in a statement.
Incidentally, the Visakhapatnam-batter was retained by SRH for the ongoing season after he did not get to bat in two matches of the previous edition of the IPL. The medium pacer bowled five overs in IPL 2023 but failed to pick up any wickets.
The 20-year-old was bought by SRH for his base price of INR 20 lakh ahead of the IPL 2023.
