India has a new batting hero after 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy showed the poise of a veteran to score his maiden century, leading his team’s comeback against Australia on day three of the fourth test.

Nitish Kumar Reddy comes of age at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on day three, scoring a maiden Test century to drag India back into the Boxing Day Test.

Nitish Kumar Reddy's first Test century got visiting India back in contention on day three of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground held its breath in palpable tension as Nitish Kumar Reddy, batting at 99 not out, was to face the third ball of the 115th over from Scott Boland on Saturday.

India all rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy revealed that he had always dreamt about Virat Kohli praising him after his maiden Test century vs Australia in Melbourne.

Pawan Kalyan heaped praises on Vizag lad and Team India cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy after his historic century in the ongoing Melbourne test against Australia. Pawan congratulates Nitish for being the youngest cricketer to score a century against Australia.

Reddy also called the moment when he was at the non-striker's end while his idol Kohli scored a ton in Perth as magical

India's Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a debut hundred at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, thrilling fans and contributing to record-breaking attendance figures for the Boxing Day Test. Cricket Australia's CEO Nick Hockley expressed amazement at the crowd's enthusiasm and supported expanding the India-Australia Test series to five matches.

Nitish Kumar Reddy played his part in Chennai Super Kings' IPL title win in 2024. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the final to lift the title for the fourth time. Nitish made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023.