Melbourne [Australia], December 28 (ANI): The cricket fraternity joined palms on Saturday to heap reward on the Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy who slammed his maiden worldwide century on the Melbourne Take a look at of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy towards Australia.
Within the ultimate session on the day, Nitish Kumar Reddy, whereas standing at 99, slammed the ball in direction of the mid-on fielder for a 4 and acquired his maiden worldwide century in fashion.
Nitish stands unbeaten at 105 runs from 176 balls at a strike price of 59.66. He slammed 10 fours and 1 six throughout his time on the crease on Day Three of the Melbourne Take a look at.
The environment on the MCG turned emotional, as Nitish’s father shed tears of pleasure, whereas becoming a member of palms and thanking God.
Coming to the pavilion after the knock, Nitish was acquired with appreciation by Australian gamers and standing ovation from the Indian camp.
Former cricketer VVS Laxman hailed Nitish’s century on the Melbourne Take a look at and stated that the event was good when the crew was in hassle.
“What an innings , pricey Nitish. To grow to be the third youngest Indian to attain a Take a look at hundred in Aus and what an ocassion to do it with the crew in hassle. I’m certain this will probably be first of many. Loved your positivity and fearless stroke play. Stick with it. God bless you all the time,” VVS Laxman wrote on X.
Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer stated that younger Nitish continues to impress together with his “compact approach and gutsy angle”.
“This younger man simply continues to impress. His compact approach, gutsy angle and most significantly the best way he places a value on his wicket are all spectacular attributes of a advantageous Take a look at batter within the making. Very effectively performed,” Wasim Jaffer wrote on X.
Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop known as it a “top quality” Take a look at century from the 21-year-old.
“That is a check century of top quality and technical talent from 21 yr outdated Nitish Kumar Reddy. Left the ball expertly,attacked when wanted. One other deeply shifting story of parental sacrifice in Indian cricket,” Ian Bishop wrote on X.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina additionally congratulated Nitish for his maiden worldwide century.
“What a second for Nitish Kumar Reddy! Congratulations brother for maiden century in Aus,” Suresh Raina wrote on X.
Together with his ton, the teen additionally achieved an elusive feat as he grew to become the third youngest Indian batter to get a maiden Take a look at 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 guests nonetheless path by 116 runs. (ANI)
