Nitish Reddy impressed me from 1st Test: Sachin Tendulkar praises MCG star-OxBig News Network

Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his remarkable talent with an unbeaten 105 off 176 balls on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG. The young all-rounder’s gritty knock helped India recover from a precarious 191/6 and end the day at 358/9, trailing by 116 runs. Coming in at No. 8, Nitish displayed immense composure against a strong Australian attack comprising Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland. He built a crucial 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar, keeping India’s hopes alive in the fourth Test.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Nitish’s maiden Test century on X (formerly Twitter). “A knock to remember by Nitish. He has impressed me right from the 1st Test, and his composure and temperament have been on display right through. Today, he took it a notch higher to play a crucial innings in this series. Wonderfully and ably supported by @Sundarwashi5 as well. ” Well played,” Tendulkar wrote.

Nitish’s century places him alongside cricketing greats. At just 21, he became the third-youngest Indian to score a Test century in Australia, following Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant.

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Nitish made his Test debut earlier in the series in Perth and has been consistent with the bat. Before his MCG heroics, he played vital 40-run innings in both Perth and Adelaide, establishing himself as a key player for India. On Day 3 in Melbourne, Nitish faced a tense moment when Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah fell in quick succession. Left with just Mohammed Siraj for company, Nitish was stranded on 99. However, Siraj held his nerve, enabling Nitish to reach his century with a lofted boundary off Scott Boland.

Nitish’s knock has not only lifted India’s position in the match but has also drawn praise from fans and experts alike. His temperament and ability to perform under pressure highlight his potential as a future star for Indian cricket. As Day 4 approaches, Nitish and Siraj will look to narrow the deficit and keep India’s hopes alive in this fiercely contested series.