NEW DELHI: India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy shone brightly at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with his maiden Test century, a sublime 114 that anchored India's innings and gave them a fighting chance in the gripping fourth Test against Australia. Reddy's knock, coupled with Jasprit Bumrah's fiery 4-56, left the match delicately poised as Australia ended Day 4 at 228/9, leading by 333 runs.
Reddy, just 21 and playing his fourth Test, had his father, Mutyala Reddy, and a host of family and friends watching on as he reached the milestone. "That was a special century for me and for my father," Reddy said with a mix of pride and emotion. "When I was nothing, the first person who believed in me was my father. He resigned from his job for me. He made a lot of sacrifices. I'm so grateful to have a father like him."
