Watch: After meeting family, Nitish Kumar Reddy gets emotional
Nitish Kumar Reddy experienced an emotional reunion with his family after scoring his maiden Test century during the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Achieving this milestone on Day 3, Reddy’s unbeaten 105 off 171 balls helped India recover in their innings, trailing Australia’s first innings total of 474.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a heartwarming video of the reunion, captioning it, “The Reddy family has been a bundle of emotions today. Witness the magical moment as they embrace Nitish after he wowed the world with his extraordinary maiden Test century at the MCG.”
Watch it here.
Reddy’s father expressed his pride, stating, “Today is a special day for us. Today Nitish Kumar hit his first hundred that too in Australia.” His sister noted that while he faced tense moments, he remained confident in his ability to perform well.
Nitish’s century was a significant achievement as he became the third youngest Indian to score a Test century in Australia, following legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant. His Innings included ten fours and one six, showcasing his talent and composure under pressure. This remarkable performance not only highlighted his potential but also energized the Indian camp as they aimed to build on this momentum in the ongoing series.