'Knock to remember': Sachin praises Nitish Reddy on maiden ton

New Delhi: Following India's young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test century on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test on Saturday, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised him like anything. Reddy scored an unbeaten 105 at the Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the day, where India made a spirited fight back and reached 358/9 against Australia, though trailing by 116 runs, IANS reported.

Impressed by the youngster's temperament and composure, Tendulkar took to social media to commend the innings that kept India in contention in the fourth Test.

"A knock to remember by Nitish. He has impressed me right from the 1st Test, and his composure and temperament have been on display right through. Today, he took it a notch higher to play a crucial innings in this series. Wonderfully and ably supported by @Sundarwashi5 as well. Well played!" Tendulkar wrote on X.

Nitish Kumar Reddy entered the fray at a precarious moment for India, which was 221/7 after losing Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) early in the morning session. Undeterred by the mounting pressure, the 21-year-old produced an innings of incredible poise and determination, showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion against a formidable Australian bowling lineup.

Reddy's innings, laced with 10 boundaries and a towering six, displayed a perfect balance of caution and aggression. He batted for over five hours, steadily guiding India out of trouble and ensuring the team avoided the follow-on. His partnership with Washington Sundar, worth 127 runs for the eighth wicket, was pivotal in India's recovery.