Nitish Reddy's Century Sparks Hope for India in the 4th Test

 

Nitish Reddy's unbeaten 105 became the backbone of India's fightback against Australia in the 4th Test. Chasing Australia’s massive first-innings total of 474, Reddy guided India to 358/9 before rain interrupted play on Day 3 at the MCG.

 

The highlight of the day wasn’t just his batting heroics—it was the emotional reunion with his family after the game. A heartfelt video shared by the BCCI captured Reddy hugging his parents and sister, showcasing the struggles and sacrifices behind his success.

 

“Nitish made us proud today. We’ve faced a lot of challenges, and seeing him perform like this is a dream come true,” said his father, Mutyalu Reddy. His sister, Tejaswi, added, “He promised us he’d shine, and he delivered.”

 

Reddy’s century was lauded as one of the greatest in Test cricket by Sunil Gavaskar, especially given the challenging situation India faced after Rishabh Pant's dismissal at 191/6. A crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar (50) helped India claw back into the game.

 

The moment that stole the show was Reddy’s elegant straight drive off Scott Boland, followed by his heartfelt celebration—a knee drop and bat raise to acknowledge the Indian dugout. Dubbed as India’s ‘find of the series,’ Reddy’s resilience has sparked hopes for a draw in what seemed like an uphill battle