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"Never Looked Back...": Nitish Kumar Reddy's Childhood Coach's Big Revelation After India Star's MCG Heroics

Nitish Kumar Reddy's under-16 coach, Kumar Swamy, was proud after seeing the 21-year-old shine in his first outing at the iconic MCG against a distinguished Australian bowling attack. When the Indian fans looked deflated after Rishabh Pant's dismissal, Nitish lifted spirits by delivering a performance to remember for years to come. With Washington Sundar at the other end, the feeling of nostalgia took over the MCG. The duo made waves by forging a 127-run partnership and lifting the Indian team to a fighting position.

Watch: Nitish Kumar Reddy Gets Emotional In Surprise Meet-Up With Family After MCG Heroics

India's rising star Nitish Kumar Reddy scripted history on Saturday with his maiden Test century against Australia. He was unbeaten at the score of 105 at the end of play on Day 3 of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nitish's maiden Test century came at a critical juncture in the Boxing Day Test. Walking in with India reeling, his innings of unbeaten 105 not only stabilised the team but showcased his temperament and skill under pressure. Facing 171 balls, his knock included 10 boundaries and a six.

Virat Kohli At Fault For Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Not Really Necessary..."

Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar and former Australia opener Justin Langer on Friday said Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal could have avoided attempting the "risky" single that led to the latter's run-out, giving Australia a potentially decisive breakthrough in the fourth Test in Melbourne. Jaiswal, who made a breezy 118-ball 82 on the second day of the game, was way short of his crease after a mix-up with Kohli (36) while attempting a quick single. "It would have been a quick run, and somebody like Virat Kohli would definitely have made it. But the thing was, he looked at the fielder. When you look at the fielder, when you turn, you've lost that vital second. Your balance is completely off. And it would have been a tight run," Gavaskar told Star Sports.

Sports Apparel Giant's Brutal Dig At Sanjay Manjrekar Over 'Can Reddy Score 100+?' Remark

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy silenced his doubters by smashing his maiden Test century on Day 3 of the ongoing 4th Test against Australia on Saturday. The 21-year-old remained unbeaten on 105 at stumps on Day 3 after stitching a crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar (50) for the eighth wicket to take India to 385/9 in reply to Australia's 474. His knock comes after former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar questioned his place in the team, saying that it's too early to consider him an all-rounder.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Gives Standing Ovation As Nitish Reddy Slams Historic Century vs Australia

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar termed Nitish Kumar Reddy as the star of Indian cricket after the youngster scored his maiden Test hundred to rescue the side from a precarious situation in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The batting all-rounder returned unbeaten on 105 at stumps on Day 3 after stitching a crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar for the eighth wicket to take India to 385/9 in reply to Australia's 474. "This is the first Test hundred and he is going to score many more in the near future. I am expecting to see him among the runs in the future. He is a star of the Indian cricket," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

Nitish Reddy Will Remember This Forever, Giving 120 Per Cent Is His Approach To Life: Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar has known Nitish Reddy as a "mentally strong man" whose philosophy in life is to give his 120 percent, be it on the field or off it. "An unbelievable hundred. I mean this hundred will be talked about and remembered for a very, very long time. Boxing Day century, I think he'll forever remember it as well," said Washington, unable to stop praising the knock. Reddy's 105 not out and his 127-run stand for the eighth wicket with Washington (50) took India to 358 for 9 on the third day of the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG, which now could meander towards another draw.

"When You're 36, 37 Years Old...": Sunil Gavaskar's Brutal Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Form

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar raised concerns over Rohit Sharma's diminishing reflexes, suggesting that age might be catching up with the Indian skipper after his lazy dismissal in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia on Friday. Gavaskar highlighted flaws in the 37-year-old's footwork, which have become more apparent during his struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit's decision to return to the opening slot in the fourth Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, partnering with Yashasvi Jaiswal and relegating KL Rahul to No. 3, failed to yield results.

Nitish Reddy Got Every Shot In Book: Scott Boland Praises India Star

Nitish Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland that carried him past his maiden Test hundred has convinced the Australian pacer about the young Indian batter's potential with the bat. Reddy made an unbeaten 105 as India reached 358 for nine in their first innings, and more importantly gave the side a chance to salvage the fourth Test here. "Yeah, obviously he's playing really nicely. Coming in down the middle, it's a lower-order, but he's sort of trying to put the pressure back on us. And he's playing nicely," Boland replied to a query from PTI after the day's play.

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"Never Looked Back...": Nitish Kumar Reddy's Childhood Coach's Big Revelation After India Star's MCG Heroics

Watch: Nitish Kumar Reddy Gets Emotional In Surprise Meet-Up With Family After MCG Heroics

Virat Kohli At Fault For Yashasvi Jaiswal Run-Out? Sunil Gavaskar Says "Not Really Necessary..."

Sports Apparel Giant's Brutal Dig At Sanjay Manjrekar Over 'Can Reddy Score 100+?' Remark

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Gives Standing Ovation As Nitish Reddy Slams Historic Century vs Australia

Nitish Reddy Will Remember This Forever, Giving 120 Per Cent Is His Approach To Life: Washington Sundar

"When You're 36, 37 Years Old...": Sunil Gavaskar's Brutal Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Form

Nitish Reddy Got Every Shot In Book: Scott Boland Praises India Star