Overview

• Nitish Reddy, 21, made his Test debut for India in Perth, receiving his maiden cap from his childhood idol, Virat Kohli.
• Reddy revealed he used to calculate his age as a child to ensure he could play alongside Kohli before the legendary cricketer's retirement.
• During the Perth Test, Reddy prioritized watching Kohli's performance, celebrating Kohli's 81st international century while contributing valuable runs himself.
• Reddy credited his father for sacrifices, including leaving his job to support Reddy's cricketing aspirations, which motivated him to take the sport seriously.
• The young cricketer also highlighted the guidance of senior teammate KL Rahul, whose advice helped him stay composed during his debut match.