Indian National Cricket Team captain Mohammed Siraj is getting a lot of credit for his side Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test century in the fourth Test of the 2024-25 Frontier-Gavaskar Trophy. The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne will host the amazing cricket match between the two teams.
Mohammed Siraj was among the players at the helm on the third day of the ongoing match, and he made sure he rose to the challenge. This was due to the centenary of Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was a shining light for the Indian National Cricket Team.
With Nitish Kumar Reddy at 99, Jasprit Bumrah got out and last man Mohammed Siraj walked out and had three balls to play. As the fast bowler is not known much for his batting ability, not many supported him to play three balls.
Mohammed Siraj safely plays three balls to allow Nitish Kumar Reddy to get to his century
Siraj missed the first ball before going to the short ball with Australian National Cricket Team skipper Pat Cummins. On the last ball of the over, the pacer showed proper defence, inviting a standing ovation from the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Nitish Kumar Reddy did so and, in the next over, played a high drive straight down the ground to score his maiden century for the Indian National Cricket Team. While it was a time to appreciate everyone, Mohammed Siraj also had his moment.
While returning to the dressing room after the rain, the players gave a standing ovation to Nitish Kumar Reddy and, later, were seen praising Mohammed Siraj for the way he settled three balls to allow the majority to reach his century. in the game.
One of the funny moments came when Virat Kohli came and had a fun chat with Siraj, praising him for the way he batted all three balls. The batter was seen patting the fast bowler on the back as they walked in.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Reddy get praise from Virat Kohli for their batting effort at the MCG
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Nitish Kumar Reddy was the key to India's comeback on the third day of the ongoing Test against Australia at the MCG
Nitish Kumar Reddy was the main reason behind India's comeback on the third day of the ongoing Test. The all-rounder became the third youngest player from India to hit a century in Australian conditions, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, along with Washington Sundar (50), brought India back into the game with their 127-run partnership. The total remains the highest with India 116 runs behind. At stumps, they were 358/9 and would be hoping to bring the deficit under 100 runs.
