Former India player Aakash Chopra questioned the selection and game time for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, particularly in the upcoming New Zealand ODI series. Chopra highlighted Reddy's consistent absence from the playing XI despite being in the squad, questioning how he can be prepared for future needs, such as replacing Hardik Pandya, if he doesn't get opportunities. This comes after assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate previously stated a goal to develop Reddy as a seam-bowling all-rounder for India.