Nitish Reddy Reflects on Childhood Dream of Playing with Virat Kohli

The 21-year-old Indian all-rounder shares his journey from idolizing Kohli to debuting alongside him in a historic Test victory in Perth.

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.