"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.

Three years ago India was in a similar situation against Australia at The Gabba. Sundar stitched up an invaluable stand with Shardul Thakur but this time it was with Nitish at the MCG.

Among the duo, Nitish was far more impressive with his belligerent approach against a proven Australian bowling lineup. He ended the day unbeaten on 105 from 176 deliveries, laced with 10 fours and a sole six.

Swamy, who has closely witnessed "hard-working" Nitish's journey from playing for the Andhra team to the Indian side, was filled with pride.

"This is a very proud moment for me as his coach. Our journey started twelve years ago. He is a hard-working cricketer. He never looked back after being selected for the under-fourteen state team. He won his first award from BCCI in Andhra. At that time, Nitish didn't get a photo with Virat Kohli, and today they are sharing a dressing room," Swamy told ANI.

Nitish's majestic display with the bat left the world of cricket mesmerised. Former cricketers across the globe took to X to lavish praise on the 21-year-old youngster.

Former cricketer VVS Laxman hailed Nitish's century at the Melbourne Test and said that the occasion was perfect when the team was in trouble.

"What an innings,