Nitish Reddy: The first Boxing Day Test match in Australia has been very special for Nitish Reddy. This young batsman scored his first century at the age of just 21, defeating the fast bowlers of the Kangaroo team. This innings is also special because Nitish scored this century when Team India needed help in difficult times. His batting won everyone’s hearts. This century proved that India is going to get a great batsman of the future in the form of Nitish. Let us know about the youngest Indian players to score a century in Australia…
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar (18 years 256 days) – Sydney, 1992
Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test century in Sydney in 1992 at the age of just 18 years and 256 days. This was the early phase of his career, when he achieved the first major milestone on his way to becoming the “God of Cricket”.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant (21 years 92 days) – Sydney, 2019
In 2019, Rishabh Pant scored his maiden Test century in Sydney at the age of 21 years and 92 days. He created a new record for India with his aggressive batting and showed that he is a future star.
Nitish Reddy
Nitish Reddy (21 years 216 days) – Melbourne, 2024
In 2024, Nitish Reddy scored his first Test century in Melbourne at the age of 21 years and 216 days. His innings not only helped India but also established him as an emerging talent.
Dattu Fadkar
Dattu Phadkar (22 years 46 days) – Adelaide, 1948
Dattu Phadkar scored a Test century in Adelaide in 1948 at the age of 22 years and 46 days. At that time the golden era of cricket was starting in India and his innings gave new inspiration to the team.
