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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.

"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.

Nitish Reddy Overheard Relatives Cursing His Dad, Friends Duped Money - How India Got A Star

Nitish Reddy loves his tattoos like most 21-year-olds do, and one on his ankle is a picture of ‘Achilles' Heel'. He considers it a reminder of all the difficulties that his family has endured in the last 10 years to power his cricketing dream. For Reddy, becoming a cricketer was both a choice and a compulsion. He wanted to do something for his parents, who gave their tears and sweat to fuel his India dream. The middle-class family gambled with its finances to allow Reddy soar high. The risks taken and losses suffered will not bother them now.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Reaction Can't Be Missed As Mix-Up With Ravindra Jadeja Almost Results In Run Out

A new problem for India that has risen during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been the running between the wickets. On Day 2, mix-up and miscommunication between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal saw the latter get run out. On Day 3, disaster almost struck twice after a mix-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant resulted in Jadeja almost getting run out in similar fashion to Jaiswal. The incident led to Pant giving an unhappy reaction, and asking Jadeja for more clarity.

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.

India's Shreyanka Patil Nominated For ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer Of The Year 2024

India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil is among the nominees for the ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. Annerie Dercksen (South Africa), Saskia Horley (Scotland) and Freya Sargent (Ireland) are the other candidates for the award, the International Cricket Council announced on Saturday. Patil's debut for India in December 2023 was just the beginning of an incredible year. The young bowler has been a consistent performer for India across white-ball formats, regularly delivering in high-pressure situations.

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.

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

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

Nitish Reddy Overheard Relatives Cursing His Dad, Friends Duped Money - How India Got A Star

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Reaction Can't Be Missed As Mix-Up With Ravindra Jadeja Almost Results In Run Out

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

India's Shreyanka Patil Nominated For ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer Of The Year 2024

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