Nitish Reddy's Emotional Family Reunion After Match-Saving Century Against Australia

Nitish Reddy scored an incredible century on Saturday, rescuing India during the fourth Test against Australia. After his game-changing innings, Reddy met his parents and sister, sharing emotional hugs in a heartwarming moment captured by the BCCI.

“Nitish played wonderfully today. We are so proud and thankful to the Indian team,” said his father, Mutyalu Reddy. His sister, Tejaswi, expressed their pride, saying, “It wasn’t an easy journey, but he proved himself today.”

NITISH KUMAR REDDY MEETING HIS PARENTS 🥹❤️

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Reddy’s unbeaten 105 helped India reach 358/9, cutting Australia’s lead to 116 runs before rain ended Day 3 early. With the flat MCG pitch offering little to bowlers, India is now well-placed to save the match.

Reddy’s performance has been a highlight of the series for India. His critical 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar (50 off 162 balls) turned the game after India was struggling at 191/6 following Rishabh Pant’s dismissal.

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar praised Reddy’s knock as one of the finest in Test history, given the pressure-filled situation. A straight drive off Scott Boland stood out as a defining moment, with Reddy celebrating by acknowledging the Indian dugout, which greeted him with a standing ovation.

The 21-year-old added flair to his achievements by striking the ‘Pushpa’ pose after his fifty and the ‘Bahubali’ pose to mark his century, leaving fans with unforgettable memories of his performance.