Nitish Kumar Reddy, The 21-year-old cricketer made history with scoring a maiden century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nitish Kumar displayed remarkable stone and determination, in 172 balls score the milestone with the help of 10 fours and one six, as he fought to get team India back into the fourth Test against Australia.
It was Nitish’s flexibility, admiration for Virat Kohli and coupled with his love for the game, that supported him overcome financial difficulties and fulfill his dream of playing for India team.
Nitish Reddy was just 12 years old when his father Mutyala Reddy, introduced him to former India wicketkeeper and ex-selector MSK Prasad, Nitish’s father Mutyala, who was present at the MCG to witness his son’s majestic knock, sought MSK Prasad guidance to shape Nitish’s cricketing journey.
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Mutyala Reddy, who was present at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on yesterday and observed his son score a well-deserved maiden international and Test hundred. The peak of Nitish’s hundred came amid high-drama on the closing stages of third day’s play in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. And when he hit Scott Boland straight for a four to achieve the three-figure mark, the father had his arms in the air and tears in his eyes, as those around an emotional Mutyala congratulated him.
