Nationality: Italy
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2001-01-01 Age: 24

Born on 1st January 2001 in the scenic heart of Italy, Vajrala Reddy's love affair with cricket defies the usual narrative, emerging from a country where football reigns supreme. Yet, from a young age, Reddy was drawn to the gentle thwack of leather on willow, shaped by his family's enthusiasm for this glorious game. Nestled in Italy’s modest cricket scene, Vajrala first picked up a bat at a local club, where his natural flair for the game became apparent.
Reddy's rise was marked by his seamless adaptability; his batting approach was fluid, adjusting with ease to various formats and conditions, while his bowling exhibited an uncanny knack for versatility, capable of altering his pace and trajectory to confound batsmen. This adaptability became a defining feature when he made his professional debut, anointed a promising allrounder destined for great things, his skill set proclaimed itself in domestic leagues and quickly drew international eyes.
Among Vajrala's many accomplishments, few stand taller than his pivotal role in Italy's historic first ICC win in a T20 Qualifier, where his allround performance carved a name for Italy in the annals of cricket lore. His knack for claiming crucial wickets at opportune moments, often swinging the match’s momentum, has become somewhat legendary among peers and analysts alike. In the 2022 season, Reddy's brilliant unbeaten 85-run stand in a gripping match against Scotland, followed by a three-wicket haul, encapsulated his prowess and underlined his status as a game-changer.
Throughout his career, several epic duels punctuated his narrative, none more thrilling than his encounters with Ireland's seamers—a gripping rivalry that lit up numerous summer evenings. These contests saw Reddy take cricket’s unyielding competitive spirit into a new realm, turning mere games into chess-like confrontations.
Reddy’s style has been notable not just for its versatility on the pitch but also for its infectious effect off it, mobilising younger players in Italy and neighbouring regions towards this underestimated sport. His spirited performances and unwavering dedication to cricket have been the catalyst for a quieter revolution—one in which Italy begins to hum in tune with cricket’s global rhythm. As Vajrala Reddy’s career continues to unfold, his journey from a small town in Italy to the international stage resonates as both an unexpected and truly heartwarming saga.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 331 | 48 | 16.55 | 198 | 167.17 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 17 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 371 | 30.1 | 24.73 | 12.33 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2021-11-04