Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], December 28 (ANI): Nitish Kumar Reddy’s under-16 Cricket Coach, Kumar Swamy, was proud after seeing the 21-year-old shine in his first outing on the iconic MCG towards a distinguished Australian bowling assault.
When the Indian followers appeared deflated after Rishabh Pant’s dismissal, Nitish lifted spirits by delivering a efficiency to recollect for years to come back.
With Washington Sundar on the different finish, the sensation of nostalgia took over the MCG. The duo made waves by forging a 127-run partnership and lifting the Indian crew to a combating place.
Three years in the past India was in the same state of affairs towards Australia at The Gabba. Sundar stitched up a useful stand with Shardul Thakur however this time it was with Nitish on the MCG.
Among the many duo, Nitish was much more spectacular together with his belligerent method towards a confirmed Australian bowling lineup. He ended the day on an unbeaten notice, amassing 105 from 176 deliveries, laced with 10 fours and a sole six.
Swamy, who has intently witnessed “hard-working” Nitish’s journey from taking part in for the Andhra crew to the Indian aspect, was full of satisfaction.
“This can be a very proud second for me as his coach. Our journey began twelve years in the past. He’s a hard-working cricketer. He by no means appeared again after being chosen for the under-fourteen state crew. He received his first award from BCCI in Andhra. At the moment, Nitish did not get a photograph with Virat Kohli, and immediately they’re sharing a dressing room,” Swamy informed ANI.
Nitish’s majestic show with the bat left the world of cricket mesmerised. Former cricketers throughout the globe took to X to lavish reward on the 21-year-old teenager.
Former cricketer VVS Laxman hailed Nitish’s century on the Melbourne Take a look at and mentioned that the event was excellent when the crew was in bother.
“What an innings, expensive Nitish. To grow to be the third youngest Indian to attain a Take a look at hundred in Aus and what an event to do it with the crew in bother. I’m certain this would be the first of many. Loved your positivity and fearless stroke play. Stick with it. God bless you all the time,” Laxman wrote on X.
Former right-handed opening batsman Wasim Jaffer too heaped reward him on X, “This younger man simply continues to impress. His compact approach, gutsy perspective and most significantly the way in which he places a worth on his wicket are all spectacular attributes of a superb Take a look at batter within the making. Very effectively performed,” .
Former West Indies cricketer and commentator Ian Bishop mentioned, “That is a check century of top quality and technical ability 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,” wrote on X.
India will return to renew its innings on Day 4, nonetheless trailing by 116 runs, with Nitish and Mohammed Siraj unbeaten on the crease. (ANI)
