Nitish Kumar Reddy Ascends Tirumala Stairs on Knees
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Synopsis
On January 14, Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy climbed the Tirumala hilltop on his knees to express gratitude at the Sri Venkateswara temple for his impressive debut performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar Reddy demonstrated humility by climbing to Tirumala on his knees.
- The cricketer's debut in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was remarkable.
- He scored a century during the fourth test in Melbourne.
- Nitish received a hero's welcome in Visakhapatnam upon returning.
- His family supported him during his debut match.
Tirupati, Jan 14 (NationPress) Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy ascended the stairs to the Tirumala hilltop on his knees to seek darshan at the renowned Sri Venkateswara temple in appreciation of his remarkable debut performance.
The all-rounder, hailing from Visakhapatnam, was observed making his way up the stairs on his knees via Srivari Mettu, the pathway leading to the hill shrine.
Videos of his journey on social media gained significant attention.
The 21-year-old cricketer also posted a video on his Instagram. It is customary for devotees to ascend the hills of Tirumala to honor a vow, with two paths available for the ascent.
Nitish achieved noteworthy success during his debut in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
He garnered praise by scoring a century on his first tour. Batting at the eighth position, he made an outstanding 114 runs in the fourth test held in Melbourne.
This milestone was especially significant as his father Mutyalu Reddy, mother Manasa, sister Tejaswi, and uncle Surendra were present at the legendary venue.
Even though India faced a 1-3 series defeat, Nitish shone by accumulating 298 runs at an average of 37.25, ranking as the second-highest run-scorer in the series.
Additionally, he claimed five wickets over 44 overs, with his best performance being 2-32.
Upon returning from Australia, Nitish Reddy received a grand welcome at Visakhapatnam Airport.
Emerging from the airport, he was adorned with a large yellow garland by enthusiastic fans, who showered him with yellow petals. Sitting in the front of an open jeep, Nitish was accompanied by his father Mutyalu, while fans gathered nearby to catch a glimpse of the rising star.
The young athlete reflects on the past two months as a remarkable opportunity for personal and professional growth.
