India's tour of Australia brought spotlight to Nitish Kumar Reddy's impressive batting, unexpectedly showcasing his potential as a core batter rather than a bowling allrounder. His Test century at MCG under pressure against a strong opposition has raised questions about possible promotion up the batting order and re-evaluation of team balance.

In a post on his X account, Sachin Tendulkar said that it was a knock to remember by Nitish Reddy. He revealed that the 21-year-old all-rounder impressed him right from the first Test at Perth because of his composure and temperament.

India all rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's under 16 coach Kumar Swamy recalled his early days in cricket as he notched up his maiden Test hundred on Day 3 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.