India, April 18 -- Nitish Kumar Reddy's performance as an all-rounder for SunRisers Hyderabad last year earned him a national call-up, and he even made the playing XI for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. However, the 21-year-old is yet to bowl a single over in the ongoing IPL 2025, and former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has criticised this move.

The former Proteas quick called out SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins and the rest of the management for not entrusting Nitish Kumar Reddy with the ball. Steyn believes the youngster has a golden arm, so it is baffling to see not bowl a single over.

Steyn's comments came during SunRisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 fixture against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday,...