India National Cricket Team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy dedicated his ton in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia to his father. He also posted a hilarious message for Mohammed Siraj after his magical ton at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is the trending topic in Indian cricket today, and it is because of his effort that he came up with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test of the series against the Australia National Cricket Team. He lived the dream of every Indian boy and made his father proud.
Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed a magnificent century in front of his father
Nitish Reddy slammed a magnificent century in front of his father, who was in the stands and was in tears after his son reached his century. The entire MCG was on their feet to salute the India National Cricket Team batter for the way he batted.
Nitish Reddy crafted his innings brilliantly and made sure that he took his team out of trouble situation. His innings came at a time when the India National Cricket Team were under massive pressure and lost the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja early on Day three.
Nitish Reddy soaked in all the pressure and didn’t put a foot wrong in his innings. He timed the ball to perfection and made sure that he put Australia National Cricket Team bowlers under massive pressure as he took his team close to the total of Pat Cummins-led side.
“This one’s for you” — Nitish Kumar Reddy’s message to his father after his maiden Test ton
Nitish Reddy dedicated his century to his father as he posted an emotional message on his Instagram. He shared the picture of his dad, who was in tears, and wrote: “This one’s for you”.
Here’s the post:
Nitish Kumar Reddy dedicated the Hundred to his father. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/iQRBVdXTTp
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 28, 2024
Nitish Reddy also came up with a hilarious story for Mohammed Siraj, who allowed the all-rounder to get to his century. The fast bowler had to face three balls from Pat Cummins to allow Reddy to get on the strike. With the last wicket remaining, serious doubts were on the fast bowler.
“I also believe in Siraj bhai” – Nitish Kumar Reddy’s message to Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj missed the first ball before ducking to the short ball by Australia National Cricket Team skipper Pat Cummins. On the last ball of the over, the pacer showcased the proper defense and invited huge applause from the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Nitish Kumar Reddy posted a picture with Mohammed Siraj on his Instagram account and stated: “I also believe in Siraj bhai.”
Here’s the post:
INSTAGRAM STORY OF NITISH KUMAR REDDY:
– “I also believe in Siraj bhai” 😄👌 pic.twitter.com/itbUVfBPx3
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 28, 2024
Reddy remained unbeaten at 105 runs off 176 balls. He slammed 10 fours and 1 six in his innings before bad lights forced umpires to take early stumps on Day 2. He would be hoping to carry on on Day four and get some more runs under his belt to reduce the deficit, which is still 116 runs.
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