Named Player of the Match, Reddy said his performance was built on trusting his ability after his recent injury setback. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reddy, who finished with 3-24, said the work put in during his rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) had left him feeling confident about his fitness. \u201cIt\u2019s good. Right now I\u2019m feeling great. We have done some great work at CoE, and the body\u2019s recovering well,\u201d Reddy said after receiving the award. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
His return to bowling also provided India with a significant boost as the team continues to look for greater balance through its seam-bowling all-rounders. Reddy said the additional pace he has developed is part of a larger ambition to establish himself as a complete all-rounder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI feel great. I always wanted to become the greatest all-rounder, and for that I wanted that extra pace, which I\u2019m getting. You will have the pros and cons, and (staying) fit,\u201d he added. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 23-year-old\u2019s contribution came after Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the remainder of the series with a side strain, leaving India without one of their key bowling options. Reddy responded by making a decisive impact in the middle overs, where his three breakthroughs helped prevent Afghanistan from converting a steady start into a bigger total. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
His performance also represented a strong response after the opening T20I, where he had limited impact with the ball. For Reddy, however, the emphasis was less on what had happened previously and more on maintaining belief in his own game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 23-year-old\u2019s contribution came after Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the remainder of the series with a side strain, leaving India without one of their key bowling options. Reddy responded by making a decisive impact in the middle overs, where his three breakthroughs helped prevent Afghanistan from converting a steady start into a bigger total. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s victory, powered by Sanju Samson\u2019s 57 off 22 balls and Abhishek Sharma\u2019s 39 off 19, secured the series with one match still to play. Reddy\u2019s return to effectiveness with the ball gives India another encouraging option as they continue to assess the balance of their T20I side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n