Mumbai, Nov. 12 -- Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India's squad for the first Test against South Africa set to take place in Kolkata's Eden Gardens from Friday onwards, with the youngster set to feature in three-one-dayers between India A and South Africa A sides taking place from November 13 to 19.

In a statement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said, "All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India's squad for the first Test against South Africa. Nitish will join the India A squad for the One-day series against South Africa A in Rajkot. The three One-days between India A and South Africa A will take place from 13th to 19th November at the Niranjan Shah Stadium."

Reddy will ret...