{"product_id":"ss-nitish-kumar-reddy-players-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat","title":"SS Nitish Kumar Reddy Players Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS Nitish Kumar Reddy Players Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~ The Nitish Kumar Reddy player profile in air-dried Kashmir willow, built for hard-ball club cricket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is SS's Nitish Kumar Reddy player-edition profile executed in Kashmir willow rather than English. It is aimed at club and league batters who want the shape and presence of a player bat with the durability and price of Kashmir willow, and it takes a hard leather ball without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSS (Sunridges) has been making bats in Meerut, India since 1969 and supplies international players across the Test and franchise game. Nitish Kumar Reddy is one of the players on their current roster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Players Choose the Nitish Kumar Reddy Players Bat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir-dried Kashmir willow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow air-drying hardens the fibre before pressing, so the face resists denting and the blade holds its shape across a full season rather than a handful of matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer-profile shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt on the same profile SS supplies to its endorsed players, so the pick-up and balance follow a bat designed for match cricket rather than a generic club blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult short handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe standard adult Short Handle suits players roughly 5'6\" to 6'2\", and pairs with a ribbed grip for control in humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillow Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir willow, air-dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e SS Players - Nitish Kumar Reddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle (SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Light, Light, Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, wide play area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e SS bat cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SS (Sunridges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nitish Kumar Reddy Players bat is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClub and league players who want a player-profile bat that lasts a season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatters stepping up from an entry-level Kashmir willow blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want a player-edition shape without English willow pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a robust second bat for heavy net use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Authority: Why SS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunridges (SS) has manufactured in Meerut since 1969 and is one of the few Indian brands with a genuine international player roster. Every bat we list is sourced through the official SS channel and ships from our own warehouse in Edison, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Your Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/cricket-batting-accessories\"\u003eBat Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/collections\/kashmir-willow-tennis-ball-bats\"\u003eKashmir Willow Bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-sized-bat-for-you\"\u003eHow to choose the perfect sized bat for you\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Is this a hard-ball bat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is pressed and shaped for standard leather cricket balls on turf or matting. It is not a tennis-ball bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is this the same bat Nitish Kumar Reddy uses?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. This is the player-profile shape produced in Kashmir willow. Players use English willow bats made to their personal specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does it arrive knocked in?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is factory-pressed, which is a starting point rather than a finish. Knock the edges and toe in with a mallet over several sessions and apply a light coat of raw linseed oil before match use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Why choose Kashmir willow over English willow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashmir willow is denser and harder, so it needs less knocking in and takes more punishment, but it gives away some ping and rebound. For club cricket and heavy net use it is the more economical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: What handle size is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Handle, the standard adult size, suited to players roughly 5'6\" to 6'2\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Is a bat cover included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, every bat in this range ships with an SS bat cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ Kashmir Willow \/ Very Light (2lbs 4oz - 2lbs 6oz)","offer_id":48221151658210,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-KBAT-NKRE-SHVL","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Short Handle \/ Kashmir Willow \/ Light (2lbs 7oz - 2lbs 8oz)","offer_id":48221153689826,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-KBAT-NKRE-SHLI","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Short Handle \/ Kashmir Willow \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 10oz)","offer_id":48221153722594,"sku":"CRIC-SSXX-KBAT-NKRE-SHME","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7924\/0418\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8c25f973-4ec9-4da5-a348-aec82367a99a.jpg?v=1786818746","url":"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/products\/ss-nitish-kumar-reddy-players-kashmir-willow-cricket-bat","provider":"TopCricketStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}