Kolkata, April 3 -- Sunrisers Hyderabad's rising all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy offered a revealing glimpse into the mental battles behind his breakthrough performance, admitting that the journey has not been free of doubt.

"I mean, I'm trying to be positive because there have been very. too many negative thoughts in my mind," he said, highlighting the psychological challenges he has faced in recent months. He made the remarks after being named Player of the Match for his all-round performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, where he scored a crucial 39 runs and also picked up two key wickets.

Reddy's admission adds context to a performance that appeared composed on the surface but was built on persistence and inner resolve. Aft...