Nitish Kumar Reddy released from Test squad to play South Africa 'A' ODIs

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from the Test squad. He will now play in the ODI series against South Africa A starting Thursday in Rajkot. Dhruv Jurel will replace Reddy in the playing XI as a specialist batter. Rishabh Pant is also back after recovering from injury. This assignment provides Reddy with valuable match time.