Nitish Kumar Reddy created record on Saturday (December 28) by joining the list of sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh pant as the youngest test cricketer to score a century on Australian soil. He has done this batting at no.8, this particular record was set during the fourth test at one of the greatest cricket stadiums of the world, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
A Memorable Moment
This was the first time Reddy was scoring an international hundred and he made it look a piece of cake when he took the license to hit a boundary off Scott Boland. It was but an enchantment, when the nearly eighty thousand people stood on their feet and clapped for him. The 21-year-old took of his helmet, knelt and raised his hands to the sky to celebrate. Fortunately, his father who was watching the game sitting in the stand among thousands of Indian people joined those who cheered for this historic victory.
A Remarkable Journey
There was criticism on Nitish’s selection in the Indian team for Australia tour. His critics questioned his capacity to deliver particularly when he was given his first match in Perth. However, the lower order all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh put off all critics by scoring good numbers.
Proving Critics Wrong
While he was unable to get wickets as a seam-bowling all-rounder, Reddy was brilliant with his line and length. In batting, though, Ozzy was the star of the show. Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir continued to support him and remained unmoved by dozens of critics.
Backing from Team Management
Many questioned India’s decision of forming the team, especially when Nitish was chosen over Shubman Gill in the Boxing Day Test. The team management also selected Washington Sundar as another all rounder in their team. Much as this was criticized, this gamble paid off. Thus Nitish and Sundar who had an important combination partnership to bail India out of a very tough situation.
A Record Partnership
Nitish and Sundar batted superbly to add more than 100 runs for the fi fth wicket and ensured that India would not be forced to follow on while keeping the home side hoping for a thrilling fi nal day. It also fats depicted that how deep-rooted this team is and how much perseverance they have got in them.
Conclusion
The MCG ton which came from Nitish Kumar Reddy is the proof of his ability and hardworking. His batting has shut some critics up and ensured his position in the Indian team is safe. Just as a young boy from a small town in India, Nitish ranks among the youngest centurions in Australia today. A promising career was cut short as a result of this innings.
