Indian national cricket team player Mohammed Siraj gets a lot of credit for his teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test century in the fourth Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne hosts the spectacular cricket game between the two teams.
Mohammed Siraj was among the players who were at the helm of things on the third day of the ongoing game and he made sure that he rose to the challenge. This was because of the century of Nitish Kumar Reddy who was the shining light for the Indian National Cricket Team.
With Nitish Kumar Reddy on 99, Jasprit Bumrah got out and Mohammed Siraj, who was the last man out, got out and had three balls to play. Given that the fast bowler was not much known for his batting prowess, not many backed him to play three balls.
Mohammed Siraj plays three balls safely to allow Nitish Kumar Reddy to reach his century
Siraj missed the first ball before being run out of the short ball by Australia national cricket team skipper Pat Cummins. On the last ball of the over, the pacer showed adequate defence, inviting huge applause from the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Nitish Kumar Reddy cashed in on that and in the next over played a high drive straight down the ground to slam his maiden century for the Indian national cricket team. While it was a moment to cherish for everyone, Mohammed Siraj also had his moment.
As the players returned to the dressing room after the rain, the players gave Nitish Kumar Reddy a standing ovation and afterwards were seen praising Mohammed Siraj for the way he negotiated three balls to allow the policeman to reach his century. in the match.
One of the funny moments came when Virat Kohli came and had a funny chat with Siraj, applauding him for the way he batted for the three balls. The batter was seen slapping the fast bowler on the back as he walked in.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Nitish Reddy applauded by Virat Kohli for their batting effort at MCG
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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 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 Indian player 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 all-rounder is still in full swing with India 116 behind. At stumps, they were 358/9 and would have been hoping to take the deficit below 100 runs.