Nitish Kumar Reddy finally reveals Virat Kohli's words after his maiden Test ton at MCG
Published - 29 Dec 2024, 03:08 PM | Updated - 29 Dec 2024, 11:38 PM
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India National Cricket Team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy spoke about the atmosphere in the dressing room after he hit his century in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He said that it was a dream come true for him to see Virat Kohli applauding him for his innings.
India National Cricket Team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is arguably one of the biggest reasons why the Rohit Sharma-led side has a chance to win the ongoing game. The right-hander came up with the magical effort with the bat and bailed the team out of trouble.
Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test ton in Australia
In response to Australia's 474, the India National Cricket Team were under massive pressure and lost 7 quick wickets. However, it was then when Nitish Kumar Reddy brought his best with the bat and went to hit a magnificent century, which was his maiden in Tests.
Nitish Reddy didn't put a foot wrong in his innings, and with the way he batted, it seemed like some experienced batter was batting. He played the situation well, and along with respecting the bowlers, he made sure that he scored runs for his team as well.
Nitish Kumar Reddy became the third youngest player in the history of Indian cricket to slam a century in Australia
Nitish Reddy also became the third youngest player in the history of Indian cricket to slam a century in Australia. He also became the first batter ever to hit a ton while batting at No.8 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, helping his team reduce the deficit.
As Nitish Reddy, who scored 114, slammed his ton and walked back to the dressing room after the rain, players gave a standing ovation. He was seen getting special praise from Virat Kohli and India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma.
I always dreamed about this moment, and finally, when he talked with me, that's the best moment for me - Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Reddy was grateful about that moment, saying that he had been watching his idol Virat Kohli since his childhood. He talked about the moment when Virat hit a century in Perth, and he was at the non-striker's end.
Nitish Reddy revealed that Virat Kohli came to him and said that he really played well. He added that he always dreamed about this moment. While speaking to reporters, he explained:
"It was so great, a grateful moment for me. I have been watching Virat since childhood and made him my idol. And grown up, now finally I played with him. He scored a hundred when I was in non-strike. I felt so happy. And when I scored a hundred he appreciated me.
"He came to me, he said that 'you played really well, 'you get the team back in the game.' I felt so happy for that. I always dreamed about this moment, and finally, when he talked with me, that's the best moment for me."
