India’s all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy made headlines with a magnificent century in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Reddy dedicated his maiden Test ton to his father, who was present in the stands and visibly emotional as his son reached the milestone. The entire stadium stood to applaud Reddy’s incredible effort, which came under immense pressure.
Reddy’s innings was a pivotal moment for the Indian team, rescuing them from a precarious position after the early dismissals of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on Day 3.
Displaying remarkable composure, Reddy handled the Australian bowlers with precision, timing his shots perfectly and putting the opposition under pressure. His century brought India closer to the target set by Pat Cummins’ side.
After the match, Reddy shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, dedicating his century to his father. He posted a picture of his father in tears, captioning it, “This one’s for you.”
Reddy also shared a lighthearted moment involving Mohammed Siraj, whose brief yet crucial stay at the crease allowed Reddy to reach his century.
Facing Pat Cummins, Siraj had the crowd cheering as he defended the last ball of the over, ensuring Reddy could retain strike.
Reddy later posted a picture with Siraj on Instagram with the caption, “I also believe in Siraj bhai,” adding humor to the memorable moment.
Reddy remained unbeaten on 105 off 176 balls, hitting 10 fours and 1 six before bad light ended play on Day 3.
With the deficit still at 116 runs, Reddy will look to extend his innings on Day 4 and further reduce the gap for India. His stellar knock has not only boosted his team’s chances but also made him the talk of Indian cricket.