Indian national cricket team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy spoke about the mood in the dressing room after reaching his century in the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test of 2024-25. He said it was a dream come true to see Virat Kohli applauding his innings.
Indian national cricket team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is arguably one of the biggest reasons why the Rohit Sharma-led side can win the O.Game in progress. The right-hander saved the team from danger with a magical effort with the bat.
Nitish Kumar Reddy made his first Test ton for Australia.
In response to Australia’s 474, the Indian national cricket team came under immense pressure and lost seven quick wickets. But it was then that Nitish Kumar Reddy did his best with the bat and scored a majestic century, which was his maiden in Tests.
Nitish Reddy did not put a foot wrong during the innings and from the way he batted, it looked like an experienced batsman was batting. He handled the situation well and respected the bowlers while also scoring runs for the team.
Nitish Kumar Reddy became the third youngest player in the history of Indian cricket to score a century for Australia.
Nitish Reddy also became the third youngest player in Indian cricket history to score a century for Australia. He also became the first batsman to hit a ton while batting at number 8 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, helping reduce his team’s deficit.
When Nitish Reddy, who scored 114 runs, returned to the dressing room in the rain, the players gave him a standing ovation. He was seen receiving special praise from Virat Kohli and Indian national cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma.
I have always dreamed of this moment and the moment he finally spoke to me was the best moment for me – Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Reddy said he had been watching his idol Virat Kohli since childhood and was grateful for the moment. He spoke about the moment when Virat reached a century in Perth, while himself reaching the end of a non-striker.
Nitish Reddy said Virat Kohli came to him and said he did really well. He added that he had always dreamed of this moment. While interviewing reporters, he explained:
“It was such a great and grateful moment. I watched Virat since childhood and made him my idol. And as an adult, I finally got to play with him. He scored a hundred when I was on a non-strike. I felt I was so happy and he thanked me when I got 100 points.
“He came to me and said, ‘You did a really good job, you can get the team back in the game.’” I was so happy at that moment. “It was something I had always dreamed of, and finally talking to that person was the best moment for me.”
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