Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with a spirited bowling performance, taking two crucial wickets on Day 1 of the Lord's Test. He expressed satisfaction with his form after returning from injury and highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's leadership. Rishabh Pant's finger injury is a concern, with his availability for Day 2 uncertain as team India aims to break the Root-Stokes partnership.
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