Nitish ready to step up in all-round role for CWC27

Christchurch, Oct 25 (UNI) Nitish Kumar Reddy was instrumental to India's success in the second T20I in Christchurch. His 26 not out off 13 was a useful cameo in the death overs of a stiff chase, that saw India overcome New Zealand by four wickets. Partnering him was India's middle-order batter Tilak Varma, who remained unbeaten on 51 off 26. But Nitish had also contributed earlier, as a medium pace bowler, getting the important wicket of Bevon Jacobs, who had struck a fluent 58 in the game. It is in this all-rounder's role that Nitish interests the team management, as…