Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh's rising sensation, Nitish Kumar Reddy, scripted history with a incredible 105-run on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Nitish's resilient maiden Test century at number 8 not just helped India stay competitive in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but it has drawn widespread acclaim from fans and celebraties alike.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu lauded the 21-year-old cricketer's stellar achievement. In his congratulatory message, Naidu expressed pride in Nitish’s journey, highlighting his prior contributions to Andhra Pradesh in Ranji Trophy matches and his success at the Under-16 level. "We are thrilled by Nitish's historic century, and we believe this is just the beginning of his illustrious career. May he continue to bring glory to Andhra Pradesh and strengthen India's reputation in the cricketing world," Naidu remarked.
బోర్డర్ గవాస్కర్ టెస్ట్ ట్రోఫీ 2024 లో ఆస్ట్రేలియాతో మెల్బోర్నలో జరుగుతున్న క్రికెట్ నాలుగవ టెస్టు మ్యాచ్ లో సెంచరీ సాధించిన విశాఖపట్నం యువకుడు కె.నితిష్ కుమార్ రెడ్డికి అభినందనలు. టెస్టు మ్యాచ్ లలో ఈ ఘనత సాధించిన భారతీయ క్రికెటర్లలో మూడో అతి పిన్న వయస్కుడు కూడా కావడం మరింత… pic.twitter.com/93QcoWeTOx
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) December 28, 2024
Adding to the celebrations, Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) President Kesineni Shivnath announced a cash incentive of ₹25 lakh for Nitish Kumar Reddy in recognition of his outstanding performance. Shivnath also revealed that the state government plans to felicitate Nitish with an additional cash award soon.
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 28, 2024
The Reddy family has been a bundle of emotions today. Witness the magical moment as they embrace Nitish after he wowed the world with his extraordinary maiden Test century at the MCG.
A day etched in memories… pic.twitter.com/uz9mrASuRm
Speaking about ACA’s future plans, Shivnath stated, "A state-of-the-art cricket stadium is being developed in Amaravati, and the Visakhapatnam stadium is being upgraded to host IPL matches. Additionally, we are exploring the formation of an IPL team to represent Andhra Pradesh."
Stumps on Day 3 in Melbourne!#TeamIndia reach 358/9 courtesy a unbeaten maiden hundred from Nitish Kumar Reddy and a fighting fifty from Washington Sundar 👍
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 28, 2024
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Nitish Kumar Reddy's Heroics in the Melbourne Test
Nitish Kumar Reddy's innings was nothing short of sensational. Walking in with India reeling at 7 wickets down, he displayed exceptional grit and determination. His 171-ball knock of 105 runs included a vital 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar for the eighth wicket, second highest for India on Australian soil. This effort not only rescued India but also set a new record for the highest score by an Indian batter at number 8 on Australian soil, surpassing former skipper Anil Kumble's 87 runs in Adelaide.
What a moment this for the youngster!
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 28, 2024
A maiden Test 100 at the MCG, it does not get any better than this 👏👏#TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/KqsScNn5G7
Nitish's father, present at the stadium, was overwhelmed with emotion as he witnessed his son's extraordinary feat.
