Team India and Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has landed in legal trouble as his former agency Square The One Pvt Ltd has sued him in the Delhi High Court for not paying dues of Rs 5 crore.
Agency Square The One Private Limited has filed a petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, alleging breach of management agreement and non-payment of dues. The matter is scheduled to be heard in the Delhi High Court on July 28.
Reddy ruled out of England Test series
Nitish Kumar Reddy is part of Team India in the ongoing Test series against England. The 23-year-old was not part of the playing XI in the first Test match played at Headingley in Leeds, while he was also part of the team in the next two Test matches played at Edgbaston and Lord’s. However, Reddy has been ruled out of the rest of the Test series due to a knee injury during a gym session in Beckenham.
The timing of the legal dispute couldn’t be worse for Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is still trying to cement his place in the national team after he pulled out of the Test series against England due to injury. If the matter progresses, the legal dispute could not only impact his career but also his future endorsements.
Square The One had been representing Reddy since 2021, even before his emergence in the Indian Premier League (IPL), close sources said. During its four-year association, the agency set up several brand endorsements and business partnerships for the cricketer.
“90 per cent of such disputes don’t reach court and are settled privately. But in this case, Nitish has refused to pay any money and claimed he had brokered the deals himself,” India Today quoted a source as saying.
Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar Reddy has reportedly returned home after being ruled out of the Test series against England and is likely to undergo rehabilitation and recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
FAQ
Who is Nitish Kumar Reddy?
Nitish Kumar Reddy is an Indian cricketer known for his performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
What is the legal issue involving Nitish Kumar Reddy?
He has been caught in a legal dispute involving a lawsuit worth ₹5 crore, though the exact details of the case are still emerging.
Who filed the ₹5 crore suit against Nitish Kumar Reddy?
The identity of the party filing the lawsuit has not been officially confirmed, but reports suggest it may involve a contractual or financial dispute.
What are the allegations against him?
Preliminary reports suggest the lawsuit could be related to a breach of contract or a financial disagreement, but no formal charges have been proven yet.
