Team India's new sensation Nitish Kumar Reddy highlighted Pushpa's iconic celebration as he reached his maiden Test fifty on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Reddy's fifty came in 81 balls and took India out of a pressure situation in a must-win game. Following this, Reddy, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, celebrated his fiftieth with the iconic Pushpa celebration of the superhit film Pushpa, starring Allu Arjun.
A milestone for Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish's maiden Test fifty came at a crucial time when Indian team was 7 years old and was trying to avoid going on. Nitish Kumar Reddy has been impressive with the bat lower down the order, scoring 179 runs at an average of 44.75 before this game. However, as the match progresses, Nitish has the chance to reach his maiden international century.
What made this moment even more special was Reddy's party. With a wide smile on his face, he did the famous 'jhukega nahi' gesture from Pushpa, signaling his stamina and determination. This gesture, which became a viral sensation after the film's release, perfectly encapsulated Reddy's mentality on the field – unbending, unbroken.
Watch the party here:
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Joining Anil Kumble in the Elite List
Apart from the celebration, Reddy's fifty earned him a place alongside Indian cricket great Anil Kumble. Both players are now part of an exclusive hit list of no. 8 from India who have scored half-centuries in Tests at the MCG. This includes players like Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Karsan Ghavri, Manoj Prabhakar, Dattu Phadkar, Hemu Adhikari and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Reddy has proved himself to be a reliable player for India throughout the series. Batting in the lower order, he has made important contributions in previous matches. In a day-night warm-up match at Manuka Oval in Canberra, he scored 42 runs. He then followed this up with scores of 41 and an unbeaten 38 in the Perth Test.
Although India struggled, Reddy stood firm and delivered decisive performances, including two innings of 42 runs each in the Adelaide Test. Although his performance in Brisbane was not strong, his efforts in Melbourne have put him in a strong position.
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