IND vs AUS 4th Test 2024: VVS Laxman, Wasim Jaffer, Suresh Raina and Other Cricket Fraternity Shower Praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy Following Maiden International Century at Melbourne
Nitish stands unbeaten at 105 runs from 176 balls at a strike rate of 59.66. He slammed 10 fours and 1 six during his time on the crease on Day Three of the Melbourne Test. The atmosphere at the MCG turned emotional, as Nitish's father shed tears of joy, while joining hands and thanking God.
Mumbai, December 28: The cricket fraternity joined hands on Saturday to heap praise on the Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy who slammed his maiden international century at the Melbourne Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. 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. Nitish Kumar Reddy's Father in Tears as He Celebrates Son's Maiden Century in International Cricket During IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test 2024 (Watch Video).
Nitish stands unbeaten at 105 runs from 176 balls at a strike rate of 59.66. He slammed 10 fours and 1 six during his time on the crease on Day Three of the Melbourne Test. The atmosphere at the MCG turned emotional, as Nitish's father shed tears of joy, while joining hands and thanking God.
Coming to the pavilion after the knock, Nitish was received with appreciation by Australian players and standing ovation from the Indian camp. 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.
VVS Laxman Lauds Nitish Kumar Reddy's Century
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer said that young Nitish continues to impress with his "compact technique and gutsy attitude".
Wasim Jaffer Showers Praise Nitish Kumar Reddy's Hundred
Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop called it a "high quality" Test century from the 21-year-old.
Ian Bishop Lauds Nitish Kumar Reddy's Century
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina also congratulated Nitish for his maiden international century. IND vs AUS 4th Test 2024: Nitish Kumar Reddy Bails Out India With Maiden International Century at Melbourne Before Bad Light Forces Stumps on Day 3.
Suresh Raina Showers Praise Nitish Kumar Reddy's Hundred
With his ton, the youngster also achieved an elusive feat as he became the third youngest Indian batter to get a maiden Test century in Australia after Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant. At Stumps on Day Three, India stood at 358/9, with Nitish (105*) and Mohammed Siraj (2*) unbeaten on the crease. The visitors still trail by 116 runs.
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