Nitish Kumar Reddy is leading all the headlines at the moment after he smashed a cracking century against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 21-year-old became the youngest centurion after Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant to score a century against Australia. Not only this, but he also broke Anil Kumble’s record for the highest score, 87, by an Indian player in Australia at the No. 8 or lower position.
Nitish Kumar Reddy scores vital century against Australia, cricketer’s father, Mutyala’s tearful celebration went viral
With 10 fours and one six, Nitish Kumar Reddy has brought India right into the fourth Test against Australia. After completing his century, Nitish Kumar Reddy got down on one knee and placed his helmet on top of his bat while saluting the heavens. Courtesy of his incredible maiden century, a crowd of close to 80000 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground stood on their feet to applaud the 21-year-old Indian batter.