Nitish Kumar Reddy, the 21-year-old Indian cricketer, has caught the attention of cricket fans worldwide with his incredible performances. He recently showcased his talent in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 against Australia. Despite India losing the series 3-1, Reddy stood out as a promising all-rounder. His maiden Test century in the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) made him the second-highest run-scorer for India in the series. Facing one of the best Australian bowling attacks on their home soil, Reddy's composure and skills earned him widespread praise.

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Following his remarkable performance, Nitish Kumar Reddy returned to India and chose to express his gratitude by visiting the sacred Tirupati Temple. In a heartfelt gesture of devotion, he climbed the temple stairs on his knees, a tradition followed by many devotees. Sharing the moment with his fans, he posted a video on Instagram, which quickly went viral.

Nitish Kumar Reddy climbing stairs of Tirupati after scoring ton in his debut series. The peace is in the feet of Govinda 🧡 pic.twitter.com/23xKmNOpaC

— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) January 13, 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy has quickly impressed everyone with his performances in all formats of cricket. Before his amazing display in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he made a strong debut in a home T20 series against Bangladesh, showing his ability to win matches.

Even before his international debut, he caught attention in the IPL 2024 with excellent performances that marked him as a future star.Australian legend Shane Watson praised him during a live broadcast, calling him his "favorite player" and saying he could be the "next big thing in Indian cricket." Though he has played only a few matches, Reddy has already shown great promise and talent, exciting fans and experts alike.

Reddy’s visit to Tirupati Temple after a career-high moment reflects his grounded personality, leaving a positive impact on his admirers.

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Interestingly, Nitish Kumar Reddy isn’t the only cricketer to seek spiritual guidance during pivotal moments. Virat Kohli recently visited Vrindavan with his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their children, Vamika and Akaay. Kohli attended a spiritual discourse by Premanand Ji Maharaj, showcasing his faith and spirituality. This was his second visit to Vrindavan, the first being during a lean patch in his career two years ago when he hit his 70th international century.