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Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia enthusiastically celebrated young India all-rounder Nitish Reddy’s maiden Test century on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Saturday, December 27. Dhupia, along with her actor-husband Angad Bedi, was seen dancing with joy as Reddy struck a boundary to bring up his three-figure milestone.
Reddy’s unbeaten 105 was a crucial innings, featuring one six and 10 boundaries. His remarkable knock helped stabilize India’s innings after they were struggling at 221/7 in response to Australia’s formidable first-innings total of 474. Reddy’s partnership with Washington Sundar yielded 127 valuable runs, rescuing the tourists from a precarious position and putting them back in contention.
Neha Dhupia shared a video on Instagram to celebrate, writing: “A 100 at the MCG we will always remember… congrats @nitish_kumar_reddy_7 on your first Test 100… we are proud to support you! Thanks for the memory.” The sweet post showed how happy fans and celebrities were about Reddy’s achievement.
The Bollywood star has been actively supporting Indian cricket, often attending key matches and sharing her passion for the sport on social media. Neha Dhupia was last seen at the Wankhede Stadium during an IPL fixture between the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians in the 2024 season. Her spirited reaction mirrored her excitement during the game when MS Dhoni hit three consecutive sixes off Hardik Pandya in the final over, electrifying the crowd.
Reddy’s performance at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) adds another memorable moment to his burgeoning career, and Dhupia’s enthusiastic response underscores the growing connection between cricket and Bollywood. As Reddy continues to rise, his innings will be remembered not only by cricket fans but also by those beyond the cricketing world who find joy in his success.
