Nitish Kumar Reddy's father provided an unforgettable moment in the MCG stands as India's young guns allowed the tourists to claw their way back into the match. Here are the quick hits from day three of the fourth Test.

Nitish Kumar Reddy's score at stumps on the third day of the MCG Test is the highest for batter from No. 8 or lower in Tests in Melbourne. Australian Reggie Duff's 104 from No. 10 in 1902 was the previous highest.

Batting at No. 8, Reddy delivered a remarkable knock under pressure to help India avoid the follow-on. The right-handed batter reached his first Test fifty in 81 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and a six.

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.

Nitish Reddy, an unknown entity in red ball cricket before the start of Border-Gavaskar series, virtually bailed India out with his dogged maiden Test century here on Saturday, severely denting Australia`s hopes of winning the Boxing Day contest.