Team India’s batting all-rounder Nitish Reddy acknowledged being aware of the doubts surrounding his selection for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Determined to prove his critics wrong, he emphasized his commitment to giving 100 percent for the Indian team.
The 21-year-old starred with the bat during India’s first innings in the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Chasing Australia’s total of 474, India was struggling at 221-7, but Reddy’s maiden Test century spearheaded a remarkable comeback.
Reflecting on his performance after Day 4 of the tightly fought Test, Reddy expressed his resolve to silence his doubters and deliver for his team. Speaking to the media, the Andhra Pradesh cricketer shared his thoughts on the series.
“Some people doubted me, like a youngster who played IPL, can’t perform in such a big series. I know a lot of people did talk like that. I just want to make them feel wrong about what they have said about me and that’s what I am doing, I want people to know that I am here to give my 100 percent for Indian team.”
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When asked about his growing stature as a cricketer in the past month, Reddy credited it to the hard work he has put in over the last two to three years. He explained:
“I guess for you guys, it is like one or two months. For me, it’s like, I can see my past two to three years. How hard I’ve been working on my batting and bowling.”
“After the first IPL season, I realized what I have to improve my batting and I came up with a plan. When I got the off-season, I worked a lot on my batting and that’s what is giving results now. It’s not about the one month and two months, I have done the work from last two-three years to be here,” the 21-year-old added.
“My father was the first to believe in me”- Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish’s father, Mutyalu, made numerous sacrifices to support his son’s cricketing dream, even leaving his job to help him pursue the sport. Praising his father, Reddy remarked:
“To be honest, my father had 25 years of service in central government and when I was a nobody, and hadn’t played a state-level game, the first person who believed in me was my father.”
“He believed in me, quit his job, and always supported me. His sacrifices are countless, and I’m grateful to have him as my father. This century was special for both of us, especially helping the team fight back.” India’s rising cricket star said.
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