Nitish Kumar Reddy, a 21-year-old from Visakhapatnam, scored a century against Australia at the MCG, celebrating in iconic Tollywood style. His father recounted their struggles and sacrifices, including leaving a job to support Nitish's cricket training.

Day three was supposed to be a batting day for Australia, and one where the hosts set themselves up for a crucial MCG victory. But in its way was Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the dogged determination of India's generation next.

Nitish Kumar Reddy put up a valiant show at the iconic MCG to lead India's fight on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test. Nitish slammed a century and has shattered a 122-year-old record at the iconic venue in the process.

India has a new batting hero after 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy showed the poise of a veteran to score his maiden century, leading his team’s comeback against Australia on day three of the fourth test.

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red ball cricket before the start of Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century here on Saturday, severely denting Australia`s hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest.

Emerging India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored a brilliant MCG century to frustrate a tiring Australian bowling attack in the Boxing Day Test.