Reddy's Century a Defining Moment in Test Series

Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has become a defining moment in India's Test series against Australia. Batting at number eight, Reddy scored an unbeaten 105, stabilizing India's innings after they were struggling at 191/6 in response to Australia's 474. His 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar was pivotal in avoiding the follow-on, showcasing his skill and poise under pressure. Reddy's celebration, which involved saluting the Indian flag on his helmet, went viral, symbolizing his patriotism and determination, and highlighted his father's sacrifices, who left his job to support Reddy's cricketing career. Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar have praised Reddy's performance, suggesting that he deserves a promotion in the batting order, marking him as a future star for Indian cricket.