IND vs BAN: Why is Nitish Kumar Reddy's name written 'Nitesh' on Jersey? BCCI makes huge blunder?

India's T20 campaign against Bangladesh has made a positive start as the hosts are on the verge of winning the first match in Gwalior.

India handed two debuts as Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mayank Yadav are playing first time for the country.

Mayank Yadav bowled a fantastic spell as he managed one wicket in his four overs. He also started his international career in terrific fashion with a maiden in his very first over. On the other hand, Nitish Reddy had a moderate outing on the field as he missed a sitter. The Sunrisers player also bowled two overs but failed to get a wicket.

Currently, Nitish Reddy is batting and has made a steady start as India are heading towards a comfortable victory. But one thing which has caught the eye is the name behind Nitish's jersey.

The 21-year-old Vizag-born player's name is Nitish, but in the match, he could be seen wearing the jersey which had 'Nitesh' named in it. It created confusion among the fans who questioned if the player changed his name.

IND vs BAN: Nitish or Nitesh? BCCI makes huge Blunder?

MyKhel can confirm that the player is named Nitish, not Nitesh at all. The current Indian team has Jitesh Sharma which rhymes with Nitesh, but it is clearly a logistical blunder from BCCI, who has wrongfully named the India debutant.

Nitish Kumar Reddy will be hoping for a swift change of the spelling in his shirt ahead of the second T20I match. It is an unexpected error from the Indian team's kit makers who are generally efficient enough with pronunciation and spelling of the players' names.

Despite the minor fiasco on the jersey, Nitish Reddy will be content with his performance in his India debut. After a fantastic season with Sunrisers Hyderabad, the player got into the Indian team. Nitish's India debut also means if SRH are to retain him in the team, the franchise will have to pay at least Rs 11 crore.