In the Boxing Day Test, the Indian team discovered a new warrior who made his debut in the Perth Test. He received his debut cap from his role model, Virat Kohli. This warrior is none other than Nitish Kumar Reddy, who justified the selection committee’s decision with his outstanding performance.
Nitish seized the perfect opportunity. While Rohit, Kohli, Pant, and Jadeja struggled, he displayed brilliant batting in the lower order and brought India back into the match.
Nitish Kumar Reddy scored the first century of his career in the Melbourne Test, sharing a crucial 127-run partnership with Sundar, which put India in a strong position. Although Nitish got a lifeline during his innings, he played cautiously and reached his maiden Test century. The cameraman quickly captured his father’s emotional reaction to this historic achievement.
Father’s Prayers Fulfilled as Nitish Kumar Reddy Scores First Test Century
When Nitish was on 99 runs, his father was seen sitting in the stands, eyes closed, praying for his son to reach his century. His prayers were answered when Nitish scored his first Test century. The emotional moment was captured and quickly went viral on social media.
A Proud Father’s Emotional Reaction
When Nitish Kumar Reddy completed his first Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, his father became overwhelmed with emotion, tears filling his eyes. This moment has become viral on social media, showcasing a father’s pride and joy.
Nitish Kumar Reddy hits his maiden Test century and receives a standing ovation from the MCG crowd ❤️ #AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/Vbqq5C26gz
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 28, 2024
A Dream Fulfilled Through Hard Work and Sacrifice
Nitish’s father described the moment as extremely special for their family. He admitted feeling tense as Nitish neared the century. Nitish’s journey to success wasn’t easy. Starting cricket training at the age of 5, he worked hard, often falling asleep while doing school homework. His efforts paid off when he joined the Andhra Pradesh Under-14 team in 2015-16.
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Nitish’s success wouldn’t have been possible without the support of his parents, especially his father, who left his job when he was transferred to ensure Nitish could pursue his dream.
From Dreaming of a Selfie with Kohli to Becoming His Teammate
Nitish, who once longed to take a selfie with his idol Virat Kohli, never imagined that one day he would share the field with Kohli as a teammate. As a child, Kohli’s bodyguard had denied him a selfie, but today, Nitish has fulfilled his dream of playing alongside his role model.