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After Memorable First Test Century, Nitish Reddy Gets Huge Praise From India Icon Sachin Tendulkar

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar showered praise on India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy after his gutsy maiden Test century on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Saturday. Reddy's unbeaten 105 spearheaded a spirited Indian fightback as they reached 358/9, trailing Australia by 116 runs. Impressed by the youngster's temperament and composure, Tendulkar took to social media to commend the innings that kept India in contention in the fourth Test.

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.

"Pathetic, Never Happened In History": Ex-BCCI Selector Brutally Roasts Rohit Sharma

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad has criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his captaincy and batting failures. Prasad's remarks came while on commentary duty during Day 2 of the ongoing 4th Test against Australia, with Rohit registering another low score in India's first innings. Rohit managed just three runs as he was dismissed by opposition captain Pat Cummins for the fifth time in his Test career. Prasad, who was part of the selection committee from September 2016 to March 2020, also said that Rohit has not been "proactive" as a captain too, labelling India's recent series lost to New Zealand as "pathetic".

India vs Australia 4th Test: Nitish Reddy Is A Star Of Indian Cricket, Says Sunil Gavaskar

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.

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After Memorable First Test Century, Nitish Reddy Gets Huge Praise From India Icon Sachin Tendulkar

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

"Pathetic, Never Happened In History": Ex-BCCI Selector Brutally Roasts Rohit Sharma

India vs Australia 4th Test: Nitish Reddy Is A Star Of Indian Cricket, Says Sunil Gavaskar