Rising Indian star Nitish Kumar Reddy made the statement during the third day of the fourth Test against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on December 28. Stated, his maiden Test century silenced the critics.
The 21-year-old showed flair and composure under pressure to remain unbeaten on 105 at stumps. Nitish Kumar Reddy's superb batting helped India reach 385/9 at stumps on day three to counter Australia's first innings score of 474 in the ongoing Boxing Day Test .
Nitish Kumar Reddy's stunning century silences fashion critics at MCG
He was also involved in a vital 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar, who contributed a gritty 50 in Melbourne. Sundar and Reddy's stand for the eighth wicket helped India stabilize their innings after a shaky start and gave the visitors a fighting chance in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.
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This record-breaking century takes on greater significance for Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has impressed since the first Test with the bat as former India cricketer San Jai Manjrekar has criticized his status in the Indian team.
Can we get 120 runs from the guy batting at No. 7? 8? Sanjay Manjrekar questions Reddy's ability
Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Sanjay Manjrekar expressed doubts about Reddy being considered an all-rounder as he felt it was too early to label Reddy. However, Reddy's stellar performances at the MCG proved his mettle and justified his inclusion in the starting XI.
Sanjay Manjrekar said in an interaction on ESPNcricinfo: “Look, there is no doubt about his potential and how well he can bat. But we can get 120 runs from the guy batting at No. 7 8? He is clearly not a bowler like Shardul Thakur who can get you seven wickets at this stage and is he good enough to move up the order by beating someone and being a pure batsman. Bowler? Then you can add an extra bowler. His bowling is not good enough to make him a batting all-rounder.
PUMA teases Sanjay Manjrekar, Nitish Kumar Reddy's knock speaks louder than words
Now, after Sanjay Manjrekar's stunning maiden Test century at the MCG, PUMA has decided to publicly give Sanjay Manjrekar a taste of his own medicine, as He underestimated Nitish Kumar Reddy and questioned his place in the Test eleven.
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It’s worth noting that Reddy’s is a sponsor of PUMA, and the brand doesn’t miss the opportunity to support their star players, but their vengeful attitude is just too cool. On social media platform X, PUMA Cricket trolled Manjrekar by replying to an old tweet by a former India batsman and commentator about Reddy.
PUMA released an official photo in which Nitish Reddy can be seen making a “shhh” gesture, taking a cruel dig at Manjrekar.
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Notably, the Indian selectors took a bold decision to select Reddy for the high-profile BGT 2024-25, where he averaged 21 after 21 first-class games, but he was His outstanding performance proved that his choice was correct. He is currently India's leading run-scorer in the ongoing five-match Test series, having scored 284 runs in four innings so far.
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