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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.

Reddy to the rescue as India fight back in Melbourne test

MELBOURNE :In a Boxing Day clash energised by next-gen talent, India's rookie all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrated a stirring, maiden century on Saturday to give the visitors hope of saving the fourth test against Australia.

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Boxing Day Test vs Australia Ends In A Draw Or Loss

After Day 2 of the India vs Australia 4th Test in Melbourne, most fans of the Rohit Sharma-led side would have feared for the worst. However, No. 8 Nitish Kumar Reddy and No. 9 Washington Sundar rose to the challenge to give India a great chance. India still trail Australia by 116 runs but with two days remaining, chances are that India might be able to save the Test match. It will be great considering the World Test Championship final qualification scenario.

4th Test, Day 3: Gutsy Nitish Reddy's Maiden Ton Keeps India Afloat vs Australia

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red ball cricket before the start of Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century in Melbourne on Saturday, severely denting Australia's hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest. Reddy's unbeaten 105 took India to 358 for nine, still 116 runs short of Australia's first innings score of 474 as rain brought an early end to the third day's play. With the flat MCG deck not offering much to the bowlers, saving the Test match shouldn't be a big deal for India. Reddy, easily India's 'find of the series', played a pivotal role in visitors' fightback.

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.

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Updates: Pakistan will resume Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa from 88/3 in Centurion. Currently, Babar Azam (16*) and Saud Shakeel (8*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as the visitors are trailing by 2 runs. Earlier on Friday, debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control over Pakistan. (Live Scorecard)

Rookie Reddy shines with century to rally India in Melbourne test

MELBOURNE :In an electrifying Boxing Day clash led by youngsters, rookie all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrated a stirring, maiden century to give India hope against Australia on day three of the fourth test on Saturday.

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.

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

Reddy to the rescue as India fight back in Melbourne test

How Can India Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Boxing Day Test vs Australia Ends In A Draw Or Loss

4th Test, Day 3: Gutsy Nitish Reddy's Maiden Ton Keeps India Afloat vs Australia

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

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

Rookie Reddy shines with century to rally India in Melbourne test

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