The remarks from Manoj Tiwary come in the backdrop of the India player's modest outing in the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot.

After an injury in the first ODI ruled out Washington Sundar for the remainder of the series, Nitish Kumar Reddy got the nod ahead of Ayush Badoni in the playing XI for the second game in Rajkot on Wednesday.

India's assistant coach indicated that Reddy needed to seize his opportunity in the second ODI but managed only 20 runs and went wicketless in his two overs as New Zealand chased down India's 284 to win by seven wickets and level the three-match series.

BCCI names Ayush Badoni as Sundar's replacement, sparking debate with Nitish Kumar Reddy also in contention.

The lack of gametime for all-rounder Nitish Reddy has led to former India cricketer Aakash Chopra raising a question mark on whether the selection committee is aligned with the coaching staff.

Nitish Kumar Reddy found no place in India's playing XI as Shubman Gill confirmed the team for the first ODI against New Zealand.

The India star has been named in the squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

India play a three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11.

Former Indian cricket team opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes that Ruturaj Gaikwad should have been a part of the squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.

Seam bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's hattrick gave Andhra a glimmer of hope, but Madhya Pradesh recovered from 14/3 to chase down 113 and win by four wickets in their first game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage at the DY Patil Academy on Friday.