The official X handle of the Indian men’s cricket team (@BCCI) celebrated Nitish Kumar Reddy’s impressive milestone on Saturday, December 28. The 21-year-old right-handed batter from Andhra Pradesh showcased resilience and determination by scoring his maiden Test century during the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Batting at No. 8, Nitish played a crucial innings, helping India avoid the follow-on in a critical situation. He reached the 50-run mark in 81 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six, and completed his maiden Test half-century at a time when the team was struggling.
After reaching this milestone, Nitish thrilled fans with the iconic “Pushpa” celebration, drawing inspiration from the Tollywood movie “Pushpa”. The BCCI joined in the fun by captioning their appreciation post on X, “Flower nahi, fire hai,” a famous line from Allu Arjun’s blockbuster.
“Nitish Kumar Reddy brings up his maiden 50 in Test cricket and unleashes the iconic celebration,” read the BCCI’s tweet, earning widespread attention and engagement from fans.
फ्लावर नहीं फायर है! 🔥
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 28, 2024
Nitish Kumar Reddy brings up his maiden 50 in Test cricket and unleashes the iconic celebration. 👏
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The phrase “Flower nahi, fire hai” resonates with fans of “Pushpa,” a movie currently in the spotlight with its upcoming sequel making waves across India. Nitish’s celebration and gritty innings further elevated his popularity, with fans and cricket experts alike applauding his effort.
