Role: Right-arm medium-fast bowler | Born: August 25, 2008 | Teams: USA U19, Morrisville Raptors (MiLC)
Ritvik Reddy Appidi is 17 years old and he is already one of the most talked-about young fast bowlers in American cricket. A right-arm medium-fast bowler for the USA Under-19 team, Ritvik made global headlines at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 — not just for his wickets, but for the players he was taking them against.
The Moment That Went Viral
On January 15, 2026, Ritvik walked in to bowl against India Under-19 at the U19 World Cup in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. India's opening batter was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — one of the most hyped young batters in the world, a prodigy who had already played for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Ritvik uprooted his stumps. The send-off that followed went viral across cricket social media.
He finished the India match with figures of 2 for 24 from 5 overs, including a maiden — an impressive return against one of the strongest batting line-ups in the tournament.
Four-Wicket Haul Against Scotland
Against Scotland, Ritvik was the pick of the USA bowling attack, finishing with 4 wickets for 54 runs — a match-defining performance that showed his ability to go through a batting line-up and not just take the early wicket. Four-for hauls at World Cup level, at 17, are the kind of performances that put scouts on notice.
The Rise Through American Cricket
Ritvik picked up cricket at age 10. He made the South Zone team through U-15 trials and ranked in the Top 10 at U-19 Nationals before earning his USA U19 call-up. In Minor League Cricket he plays for the Morrisville Raptors, where he was thrown in as a frontline pacer from the start.
Why He Matters
USA Cricket's pace bowling depth is limited. Players like Ritvik — who can generate genuine pace, hit a consistent length, and perform under pressure at international tournaments — are not just rare in American cricket. They are rare in world cricket at his age. The cricket media has taken note: he was featured in Stumps & Stripes' list of the players who were the whole point of Minor League Cricket in 2024.
A Bolt Cricket Athlete
Bolt Cricket backs the next generation of North American cricket talent. Ritvik Appidi is exactly who we had in mind. At 17, with a U19 World Cup campaign and a viral moment already on his CV, he is just getting started. We are proud to support his journey as one of the most exciting young pace prospects the USA has ever produced.