Young Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy has gathered headlines since he scored his maiden Test hundred in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The 21-year-old has been getting a lot of praise from some big names in the cricketing fraternity for his heroics in Melbourne. After this, Nitish also created some precious moments with his family as shown in a video released by the BCCI on social media.
In a viral video, Nitish Kumar Reddy reunited with his family after day three of the Boxing Day Test. The Indian cricketer was with his mother, sister, and father, with the latter breaking down into tears after hugging his son. BCCI shared the video on social media with a caption, "Tears of joy haven't stopped rolling. The Reddy family has been a bundle of emotions today. Witness the magical moment as they embrace Nitish after he wowed the world with his extraordinary maiden Test century at the MCG. A day etched in memories forever.”
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My father left his job for me: Nitish Kumar Reddy
The Test hundred in Melbourne was a very special moment for Nitish Kumar Reddy and his family as they had to face so many difficulties in pursuing his cricketing career. In a video shared by the BCCI. Nitish revealed that his father left his job for him. “My father left his job for me. There were sleepless nights and financial struggles, but he always stood by me. When I saw him crying once, I decided I had to work harder to make him proud," Nitish said.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father Mutayala Reddy also reflected on the struggles their family had to go through while Nitish was pursuing his cricket career. "Nitish played really well today. I am very proud. We have struggled a lot. We are thankful to the Indian team," his father said.
