
Indian cricketer Nitish Rana was released by the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the 18th edition of the richest cricket league in the world. Nitish was bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) during the auction for Rs. 4.20 crore. The left-handed batter has a lot of experience playing in the IPL.
Nitish even led the KKR side during IPL 2023 in Shreyas Iyer’s absence. He has also led Delhi in domestic cricket which speaks volumes of his leadership abilities. Nitish can be a crucial batter, especially in the middle order who can anchor the innings responsibly. It would be interesting to see how Nitish’s addition will affect RR’s performance in the upcoming season.
Here are the 3 reasons why Nitish Rana can be a game-changer for RR in IPL 2025:
1. Ability to play in any batting position
Nitish Rana has developed himself as a dependable batter who keeps the ability to take his team out of any troublesome situation and steady the ship whenever required. The star left-handed batter has previously played for Mumbai Indians (MI) and KKR where he proved his worth amazingly with the bat.
2. Can be a finisher as well
Nitish has the ability to hit big sixes anytime and in any situation. He can also change gears whenever he wants to and can run an innings according to his wish. Just like all other left-handed batters, Nitish also has a stylish batting style which makes him more attractive while batting. Along with, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish can be a crucial finisher for RR in IPL 2025.
3. Leadership experience
As mentioned, Nitish has a lot of experience when it comes to leadership. As Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin are no more part of the Rajasthan squad, Nitish’s presence would definitely help RR skipper Sanju Samson while taking crucial decisions on an off the field.
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