Sat Dec 28 03:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Telugu Cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy Saves India from Follow-On in Melbourne Test
**Melbourne, Australia:** Nitish Kumar Reddy, a young cricketer from Andhra Pradesh, played a crucial role in saving India from a follow-on in the second Test match against Australia in Melbourne. Reddy, making his Test debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scored a crucial half-century, celebrating with a “Taggede Le” gesture reminiscent of the popular Telugu film *Pushpa*. His partnership with Washington Sundar, an eighth-wicket stand, helped India surpass the 275-run mark, thus avoiding the follow-on after Australia’s first innings total of 474. Reddy’s performance is being hailed as a significant contribution to India’s fightback in the match.
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