Watch: Virat Kohli hilariously pats Mohammed Siraj on the back for crucial role in Nitish Kumar Reddy's ton
Published - 28 Dec 2024, 01:26 PM | Updated - 28 Dec 2024, 11:36 PM
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India National Cricket Team pacer Mohammed Siraj is getting a lot of credit for the maiden Test century of his teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne is host to the spectacular game of cricket between the two teams.
Mohammed Siraj was among the players who were at the helm of things on Day three of the ongoing game, and he made sure that he aced the challenge. This was because of the century of Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was the shining light for the India National Cricket Team.
With Nitish Kumar Reddy at 99, Jasprit Bumrah got out and Mohammed Siraj, who was the last player, walked out and had three balls to play. With the fast bowler not known much for his batting prowess, not many backed 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 ducking to the short ball by Australia National Cricket Team skipper Pat Cummins. On the last ball of the over, the pacer showed proper defense, inviting huge applause from the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Nitish Kumar Reddy cashed in that and, in the next over, played a lofted drive straight down the ground to slam his maiden century for the India National Cricket Team. While it was a moment to cherish for everyone, Mohammed Siraj had his moment too.
As the players walked back to the dressing room after the rain, players gave a standing ovation to Nitish Kumar Reddy and, after that, were seen praising Mohammed Siraj for the way he negotiated three balls to allow the all-rounder to get to his century in the match.
One of the hilarious moments came when Virat Kohli came and had a fun chat with Siraj, applauding him for the way he batted for the three balls. The batter was seen giving a pat on the back to the fast bowler as they walked inside.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Reddy get applauded by Virat Kohli for their effort with the bat at the MCG
Here's the video:
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Nitish Kumar Reddy was the main reason behind India's comeback on Day three of the ongoing Test against Australia at MCG
Nitish Kumar Reddy was the main reason behind India's comeback on Day three of the ongoing Test. The all-rounder became the third youngest player from India to hit a century in the 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 all-rounder is still at the crease with India 116 runs behind. At stumps, they were at 358/9 and would be hoping to take the deficit under 100 runs.
