Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has questioned the selection of Nitish Kumar Reddy for the ODI series against New Zealand, doubting his all-rounder credentials and suggesting Axar Patel would have been a better choice. Srikkanth argued that Reddy might struggle against strong batting lineups and questioned his bowling capabilities. He contrasted Reddy's potential role with that of Hardik Pandya, emphasizing Pandya's proven all-round contributions. The selection has sparked debate, with other former players like Aakash Chopra offering different perspectives on future team preparation.