'I Tend To Stay Away...': Nitish Kumar Reddy Breaks Silence On Sunrisers Hyderabad Exit Speculation

Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy has denied rumors that he wants to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the next IPL season. Some reports claimed he was unhappy with his batting position, but Nitish cleared the air by saying he shares “trust and respect” with the SRH team and is not going anywhere.

"I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I’ll always stand by this team," Reddy said on X.

The rumors started after it was said that Nitish wanted to bat at number 4, but SRH gave that spot to Heinrich Klaasen due to pitch conditions. Nitish mostly batted at number 5 to 7 in IPL 2025 and had fewer chances to bowl. He had a great 2024 season, scoring over 300 runs, but didn’t do as well in 2025.

Despite these challenges, Nitish says he’s focused on playing for SRH and giving his best. He thanked fans for their support and said that some things needed to be cleared up so the truth could be known.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Lands In Legal Trouble For Non-Payment Of ₹5 Crore Dues To His Former Agency: Reports

India’s rising cricket star Nitish Kumar Reddy is facing a major off-field crisis just days after being ruled out of the ongoing India vs England Test series due to injury. The all-rounder has now been served with a legal notice by his former sports management agency, Square The One, over alleged non-payment of dues amounting to ₹5 crore.

The controversy stems from Reddy’s sudden decision to cut ties with the agency, which had represented him from 2021 until the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Square The One claims that it played a pivotal role in helping Nitish build his brand profile and secure endorsements before his breakthrough at the international level. The agency asserts that Reddy unilaterally ended the partnership during India’s tour of Australia and later aligned himself with the manager of another Indian teammate.

According to a report from India Today, the dispute turned legal after Reddy refused to pay the outstanding amount, insisting that he had personally secured the endorsement deals. A source close to the case remarked, “Ninety percent of such disputes do not reach court and are resolved privately. But in this case, Nitish refused to pay any money and claimed he had secured the deals himself.”

The case has been filed under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and alleges breach of the management agreement. A hearing is scheduled to take place in the Delhi High Court on July 28.

This legal trouble compounds Reddy’s challenges, as he is currently recovering from injury and has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series. What was already a frustrating moment in his career has now become significantly more complex, with legal and financial consequences looming large.