Mutyalu Reddy, Nitish's father who was spotted in the stands with tears in his eyes, speaks about how proud he is of the 21-year-old's incredible century at the MCG.

With a huge task in hand for India on the fifth and final day, Nitish Kumar Reddy said that the team will come back stronger and he will look to start fresh after a brilliant hundred in the first innings.

Nitish Kumar Reddy became the youngest centurion after Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant in Australia. Here's everything you need to know about Nitish's father, Mutyala's sacrifices.

Mutyala Reddy, father of Indian cricket sensation Nitish Kumar Reddy, touches feet of Sunil Gavaskar in Melbourne

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.

Hours after India's pacer all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden century against Australia at that Boxing Day Test in the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) announced a cash award of ₹25 lakh for Reddy as acknowledgement.

Nitish Kumar Reddy picked the perfect time to score his maiden century as India fought their way back into the fourth Test against Australia on Saturday. All-rounder Reddy was applauded off the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch at the end of Day 3 following his brilliant unbeaten 105 after rain ended play midway through the final session.

Melbourne: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) witnessed a thrilling turnaround on the third day of the fourth Test between India and Australia. India's young sensation, Nitish Reddy, stole the show with a majestic unbeaten maiden century,

Nitish Kumar Reddy remained unbeaten on 105 before bad light called for early Day 3 stumps in the fourth Test against Australia. India are 358/9 in reply to Australia's 474.