Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored an emotional unbeaten century to drag India back into the fourth Test. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS Emerging allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored his first international century in emotional scenes at the MCG to claw India back into the Boxing Day Test. Subscribe now for unlimited access .
Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue Reddy - who was first picked for India in Perth last month, mainly off IPL form - continued his memorable debut series with a game-shaping ton. India were 9-358, trailing Australia by 116, when play was suspended late on day three due to bad light, with Reddy unbeaten on 105. Heavy rain started falling minutes later, bringing about an early stumps on Saturday.
Reddy's maiden Test century came from 171 balls, as he reached his milestone under gloomy skies with the threat of rain lingering. The talented 21-year-old was almost left stranded on 99, but No.11 Mohammed Siraj (2no) survived four tense deliveries from Australia captain Pat Cummins to allow him to regain the strike.
Reddy was a picture of grace and poise in compiling his maiden Test century with 10 fours and a six. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) Powerful right-hander Reddy celebrated his ton by taking a knee and saluting the strong crowd of more than.
