Reddy-made hundred rescues India against Australia and lights up MCG
Al Jazeera
Indian youngster hits maiden Test century to bring balance to the third Test in Australia.
India appear to have unearthed a new gem in Nitish Kumar Reddy, who conjured up a sensational maiden Test hundred to keep his team alive in the fourth Test against Australia.
The number eight batter’s sparkling 105 not out was the bedrock of India’s first innings 358-9 in reply to Australia’s 445 in front of a sellout crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, including his teary-eyed father.
At 221-7, the risk of follow-on loomed large on India but the seam-bowling all-rounder forged a 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar (50) in a spectacular rear guard to rescue the tourists.
With the last Indian batter Mohammed Siraj at the other end, Reddy went on to bring up his maiden Test hundred with a four off Scott Boland.
The 21-year old knelt down, perched the helmet on top of his bat handle, and pointed towards the sky while his father wiped tears of joy in the stands.
