New Delhi: On Saturday the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) declared a cash prize of Rs. 25 lakh for young Nitish Reddy recognizing his maiden Test century which played a key role in Indias comeback during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. The 21-year-old Reddy played a determined knock of 105 not out guiding India to a total of 358 for nine on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is a fortunate day and the happiest moment for the Andhra Cricket Association. We are very happy that a boy from Andhra has been picked for the Test format and international T20 format. As an honour on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association Rs 25 lakh prize money is being given to Nitish Kumar Reddy (ACA) president Kesineni Sivanath said. Heartiest congratulations to #NitishKumarReddy on his remarkable century against Australia in today’s Test match! 🏏🔥 His grit and determination have made the state of Andhra Pradesh and the nation proud. To honor this extraordinary feat the Andhra Cricket Association is… pic.twitter.com/QSh5H5thDc — Kesineni Sivanath (@KesineniS) December 28 2024 Reddy a key performer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy displayed his determination once more in the fourth Test building a vital 127-run stand with Washington Sundar (50 from 162 balls). His outstanding innings received accolades from cricketing greats with Sunil Gavaskar hailing it as one of the finest knocks in Indias Test history.