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Nitish Kumar Reddy Teases Mohammed Siraj Over Iconic "Only Believe In Jassi Bhai" Meme. Post Viral

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy thanked teammate Mohammed Siraj after the pacer played a big hand in the youngster registering his maiden Test century in the ongoing 4th Test against Australia on Saturday. For the unversed, Reddy was unbeaten on 99 when Siraj, India's tail-ender, walked out to bat following Jasprit Bumrah's dismissal. Australia captain Pat Cummins dismissed Jasprit Bumrah for a duck on the third ball of the 114th over, raising doubts over Reddy's century. Siraj was the final India batter to walk out to the middle and he needed to survive three balls from Cummins' over before Reddy could have the strike back.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Ripper Shatters Sam Konstas' Stumps, Don't Miss His Celebration

The Jasprit Bumrah vs Sam Konstas Round 2 turned about to be an thrilling one yet again after the first round was won by the Australian debutant. Up against each other on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Melbourne, Bumrah and Khawaja had fans glued to their TV sets early morning on Sunday. While Konstas didn't have to wait for long before opening his account, it was Bumrah who emerged triumphant in the individual battle, bowling out the young opener with a peach of a delivery. Konstas had no answer to Bumrah's inswinger as the delivery breached his defence and hit the middle stump.

After Mohammed Siraj, Mitchell Starc Takes Up 'Bail-Switch' Ritual. Brings Luck To Australia

Another episode of the bail-switching banter at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 between India and Australia took place on Day 3 of the fourth Test in Melbourne. On this occasion, it was Australia pacer Mitchell Starc who did the ritual to turn the luck in favour of them. For once, it turned out to be lucky for Australia, as Ravindra Jadeja was trapped leg-before-wicket (LBW) by Nathan Lyon, leaving India reeling at 221/7. Earlier in the series, it has worked in India's favour.

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma Changes Strategy As Second Session Begins

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Updates: After troubling Usman Khawaja with his pace, Mohammed Siraj finally provided with a big breakthrough as he dismissed the Australia opener for 21. Apart from him, Jasprit Bumrah also removed the young opener Sam Konstas for 8. Two-down Australia currently have Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj didn't manage to hang on for long, with the all-rounder becoming the 10th wicket to fall as the tourists were bowled out for 369 runs. Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon picked up three wickets each as India were bowled out on Day 4 of the 4th Test against Australia at the MCG. (Live Scorecard)

Ravi Shastri Calls For Promotion Of Nitish Reddy In Batting Order

Impressed by Nitish Reddy's sensational maiden century, former coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday advocated for his promotion in the batting order, suggesting that a top-six position would provide better balance to India going into the fifth and final Test. The 21-year-old Reddy showed tremendous grit, scoring a dogged 105 not out at number 8 to virtually bail India out on the third day of the Boxing Day Test. "I feel that the way he's batted, this is the last time he will bat at 7," Shastri told Star Sports. "To get the balance of the side, you need him to go higher up the order, either 5 or 6 and then you have the opportunity of playing 5 bowlers to take the 20 wickets, and he's given that kind of confidence to the selectors and the team management and the captain." India's batting has looked brittle, especially with skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant struggling to score runs in the five-Test series so far.

Watch: Sam Konstas Teases India Fans At MCG, Mimics Shoulder-Barge Incident With Virat Kohli

The shoulder-barging incident between Sam Konstas and Virat Kohli has been one of the most controversial moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, resulting in a 20 per cent match fee fine for Virat Kohli along with one ICC demerit point. Now, Sam Konstas has used the incident to fuel banter with the Indian fans present at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). While fielding on Day 3 of the fourth Test, Konstas walked up towards Indian fans and mimicked a shoulder-barge action in front of them.

Ex-Australia Star Apologises To Virat Kohli For Controversial Take, Says "Shouldn't Have..."

Former Australian cricket team star Kerry O'Keeffe apologised to Virat Kohli for calling him "arrogant" during the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Melbourne. Following the on-field spat between Kohli and debutant Sam Konstas, O'Keeffe said that Kohli's "entire career was built on arrogance" and even added that the star India batter could not take the fact that his aggression was met with a similar reaction from a youngster making his Test debut. "Kohli has built his whole career on arrogance. Suddenly, he identified that in a debutant and seemed to resent it," O'Keeffe said.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Rewarded With Massive Cash Prize From Andhra Cricket Association

The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) on Saturday announced a cash award of Rs 25 lakh for young Nitish Reddy, acknowledging his maiden Test century effort, which was crucial to India's fightback in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The 21-year-old Reddy scored a resilient unbeaten 105 to steer India to 358 for nine on the third day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. "It is a fortunate day and a happiest moment for the Andhra Cricket Association. We are very happy that a boy from Andhra has been picked for the Test format and international T20 format. As an honour, on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association, Rs 25 lakh prize money is being given to Nitish Kumar Reddy," (ACA) President Kesineni Sivanath said.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy Teases Mohammed Siraj Over Iconic "Only Believe In Jassi Bhai" Meme. Post Viral

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Ripper Shatters Sam Konstas' Stumps, Don't Miss His Celebration

After Mohammed Siraj, Mitchell Starc Takes Up 'Bail-Switch' Ritual. Brings Luck To Australia

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma Changes Strategy As Second Session Begins

Ravi Shastri Calls For Promotion Of Nitish Reddy In Batting Order

Watch: Sam Konstas Teases India Fans At MCG, Mimics Shoulder-Barge Incident With Virat Kohli

Ex-Australia Star Apologises To Virat Kohli For Controversial Take, Says "Shouldn't Have..."

Nitish Kumar Reddy Rewarded With Massive Cash Prize From Andhra Cricket Association