[In Picture] Nitish Reddy thanks Mohammed Siraj in hilarious manner after maiden hundred in BGT 2024-25 4th Test

Young all-rounder Nitish Reddy thanked his India teammate Mohammed Siraj on social media following his maiden century on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne. Notably, Siraj survived three balls when Reddy was on 99 at the non-striker’s end with only one wicket in hand.

Siraj faced the last three balls after vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah perished in the same over to Pat Cummins off the third delivery. The Hyderabad-born cricketer will now look to take some confidence in the second innings against Australia after returning wicketless in the first essay.

Sharing a hilarious post on his Instagram story, Reddy wrote:

“I also believe in Siraj bhai! @mohammedsirajofficial”

Take a look:

Nitish Kumar Reddy's latest Instagram story. [Pic credits: @nitish_kumar_reddy_7 IG stories]

Siraj had coined a similar phrase for Bumrah after the Men in Blue won the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa. He said:

“I only believe in Jassi (Jasprit) bhai.”

Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy stayed unbeaten on 105 runs off 176 balls, hitting one six and 10 boundaries. His century was on the cards after scoring three promising 40s in the lower order earlier in the series.

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Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar lead India’s fightback on Day 3

A clinical batting display from Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar helped India stage a comeback against Australia on Day 3. Sundar chipped in with a gusty 50 off 162 balls in an innings filled with tremendous grit and perseverance. The duo shared a 127-run partnership after the tourists were struggling at 221/7.

At the time of writing, the visitors were 358/9 at stumps on Day 3, with Reddy and Siraj at the crease. Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Scott Boland emerged as the leading wicket-takers for the hosts, picking up three wickets each.

Opting to bat first, Australia posted 474. Steve Smith smacked 140, while the top three batters contributed with their respective half-centuries. Jasprit Bumrah once again starred with the ball, bagging four wickets. Ravindra Jadeja and Akash Deep scalped three and two wickets, respectively.

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