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First Time In 147 Years: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar Hurt Australia Bad; Achieve Historic Record

Nitish Kumar Reddy, batting at No. 8, slammed his maiden international century when India needed it the most to give India a fighting chance in the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Saturday. He was ably assisted by No. 9 batter Washington Sundar, who scored a half-century too. In the final session on the day, Nitish Kumar Reddy, while standing at 99, slammed the ball towards the mid-on fielder for a four and got his maiden international century in style.

Watch: Nitish Reddy's Father Breaks Down After Son Hits 1st Ton vs Australia. Video Viral

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy brought up his maiden Test century under immense pressure during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. It was a special moment for Nitish, who had his father Mutyala Reddy watching from the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) stands. Having come in to bat with India under the pump at 191/6, the 21-year-old completed a stunning hundred, and it seemed as if his father was living through the journey with him, with cameras showing his father praying in the stands.

Watch: Day After Sam Konstas Face-Off, Virat Kohli's Sweet Gesture For Steve Smith Goes Viral

A day after Virat Kohli's shoulder-bumping incident with Sam Konstas, the India star was seen sharing a heartfelt moment with opponent batter Steve Smith. Notably, Kohli was involved in a heated face-off with Konstas on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Kohli's act even saw him getting a fine of 20 per cent match fee from the International Cricket Council and one demerit point. However, what Kohli did on the next day of the match was just praiseworthy. He did something which will work as an inspiration for all.

Nitish Reddy Shatters Historic Record With Australia Thrashing, Becomes 1st Ever Indian To...

Nitish Kumar Reddy, with the Indian cricket team in dire straits against Australia on the third day of the fourth Test in Melbourne, turned out to be India's saviour with a gritty half-century at the No. 8 position on Saturday. In the course of the innings, Reddy achieved a mega first in Indian cricket. His tally of sixes against Australia in this series is 8. He is the first Indian to hit eight sixes in a single series in Australia. Now, he is also the holder of the record joint-most sixes by a visiting batter in a series in Australia. Before him, Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10) hit eight sixes in a single series.

Watch: Nitish Reddy Slams Maiden Test 50, Celebrates With Iconic 'Pushpa' Move. Video Viral

Nitish Reddy played a sensational knock to bail India out of trouble during the fourth Test between India and Australia at Melbourne. Walking in to bat with India struggling at 191/6 and still trailing Australia by 283 runs, Reddy played a phenomenal counter-attacking knock. The 21-year-old, who has made a huge impression in this series with the bat, put up a half-century, ending on an unbeaten 85 at the Tea break. He celebrated his fifty in style, replicating the iconic 'Pushpa' celebration, taken from Telugu film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' starring Allu Arjun.

"Stupid, Go Back To...": Sunil Gavaskar Livid With Rishabh Pant. Reason For Rant Is...

Much was expected of Rishabh Pant, with India in dire straits on the third day of the fourth Test, but the India star delivered too little. It was the same careless old way of dismissal, something which made Gavaskar start a rant that has gone viral. The third day's MCG track is perhaps the best to bat on with green grass making way for a brownish tinge and old a Kookaburra hardly doing anything. Had Pant stuck around, there was no way he wouldn't have scored big. With Ravindra Jadeja (17 off 51 balls) for company, Pant did start well and got a few boundaries but then the urge to play the falling lap pull over long-leg brought about his dismissal.

"Could Have Got Him Out 6-7 Times In 2 Overs": Jasprit Bumrah's Blunt Take On Sam Konstas With Whom Virat Kohli Clashed

Jasprit Bumrah said on Saturday he "never felt" he was far away from a wicket even as Australia's 19-year-old Test debutant Sam Konstas went after India's champion pacer in what is a rare sight in international cricket. Bumrah said it was an interesting battle against Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test but believed he could have got the better out on six-seven occasions in the first two overs. Konstas, who played some unconventional shots on way to an impressive 60 off 65 balls, hit Bumrah for two sixes during his knock. This was the first time in three years that Bumrah was hit for a six in Test cricket.

"He Can't Bat At...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts "Terrible" Rishabh Pant After Poor Dismissal vs Australia

India's start to the third day of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne was not promising at all as the Rohit Sharma-led side lost Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja in the first session itself. Being the last specialist batter left after India had gone five down on Day 2, all eyes were on Pant to deliver a memorable knock. But he could score only 28 off 37 balls. He did get a few boundaries and had lucky escapes, before falling to Scott Boland after attempting a lap shot and getting caught by Nathan Lyon.

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First Time In 147 Years: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar Hurt Australia Bad; Achieve Historic Record

Watch: Nitish Reddy's Father Breaks Down After Son Hits 1st Ton vs Australia. Video Viral

Watch: Day After Sam Konstas Face-Off, Virat Kohli's Sweet Gesture For Steve Smith Goes Viral

Nitish Reddy Shatters Historic Record With Australia Thrashing, Becomes 1st Ever Indian To...

Watch: Nitish Reddy Slams Maiden Test 50, Celebrates With Iconic 'Pushpa' Move. Video Viral

"Stupid, Go Back To...": Sunil Gavaskar Livid With Rishabh Pant. Reason For Rant Is...

"Could Have Got Him Out 6-7 Times In 2 Overs": Jasprit Bumrah's Blunt Take On Sam Konstas With Whom Virat Kohli Clashed

"He Can't Bat At...": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts "Terrible" Rishabh Pant After Poor Dismissal vs Australia