Video: Nitish Kumar Reddy Climbs Tirupati Steps on Knees After Century Against Australia

Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy climbed the steps of the Tirupati temple on his knees after scoring a century against Australia.

The 21-year-old all-rounder, who hails from Visakhapatnam, made this pilgrimage to the famous Sri Venkateswara temple to offer thanks for his impressive performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Nitish Kumar Reddy climbed the stairs of Tirupati after returning home. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FNUooO3p7M

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 13, 2025

Climbing the Sacred Stairs

Upon his return, Nitish visited the Tirupati temple and climbed the stairs on his knees as a mark of devotion. This act of faith was captured in a video that Nitish shared on his Instagram, which quickly went viral.

Devotees often climb the hills to Tirumala to fulfill vows, and Nitish’s gesture was a testament to his gratitude and humility.

Indian Cricketer #NitishKumarReddy, visited sacred #Tirumala temple, in #Tirupati, upon his return from Australia.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, reached Tirumala hill top on knees and had darshan of Lord Venkateswara.

Nitish Kumar Reddy said, "From childhood #ViratKohli𓃵 is my role… pic.twitter.com/43cSnoi0Ct

— Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) January 14, 2025

A Memorable Debut Series

Nitish Kumar Reddy made a remarkable debut in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, scoring 298 runs and taking five wickets in the five-match series.

His standout performance included a century in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where he scored 114 runs while batting at the eighth position.

Despite India’s 1-3 series loss, Nitish’s contributions earned him widespread acclaim and a hero’s welcome upon his return to India.

A Hero’s Welcome

Nitish received a grand welcome at Visakhapatnam Airport, where excited fans showered him with yellow petals and adorned him with a large garland.

He was seen riding in an open jeep, accompanied by his father, as they paraded through the streets of his hometown.

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