In a nervy moment, Siraj successfully saw off the threat, and Reddy capitalised by hitting a boundary off Scott Boland to complete his century. Reddy's family members, particularly his father, was in tears, as they applauded the player from the stands.

India has a new batting hero after 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy showed the poise of a veteran to score his maiden century, leading his team’s comeback against Australia on day three of the fourth test.