Virat Kohli hilariously pats Mohammed Siraj on the back for crucial role in Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ton
Indian national cricket team Mohammed Siraj is getting 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 one of the players who were on top of things on the third day of the ongoing match, and he made sure he rose to the challenge. This was because of the century of Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was the shining light of 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. As the fast bowler was not well known for his batting prowess, not many backed him to play three balls.
Mohammed Siraj plays safely off three balls to allow Nitish Kumar Reddy to reach his century
Siraj miscued the first ball before falling to Australian national cricket team skipper Pat Cummins’ short ball. On the last ball of the over, the pacer showed adequate defence, inviting a standing ovation from the crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Nitish Kumar Reddy cashed in on this and in the next over played a lofted drive straight down the ground to hit his maiden century for the Indian national cricket team. While it was a moment to cherish for all, 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 after that they were seen praising Mohammed Siraj for the way he negotiated three balls to allow the all-rounder reached his century. in the party
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 all three balls. The batsman was seen patting the fast bowler on the back as he walked in.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Nitish Reddy applauded by Virat Kohli for their effort with the bat at the MCG
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Nitish Kumar Reddy was the main reason behind India’s comeback on the third day of the ongoing Test against Australia at MCG
Nitish Kumar Reddy was the main reason for 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 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 hope to take the deficit below 100 runs.
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