BGT 2024 | Twitter lights up as Cummins delivers for SRH with a lifeline to his teammate Reddy

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

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Sometimes, luck can turn the tide, and a missed review can grant an unexpected lifeline. Such was the case during the first Test between India and Australia where debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy survived a crucial moment when Australian skipper Pat Cummins chose not to review a contentious decision.

‌Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood had India reeling, reducing them to 47/4 in 23 overs. The Indian top order faltered, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, and Dhruv Jurel failing to contribute significantly. KL Rahul provided a brief glimmer of hope with his 26 off 74, but he fell to a controversial decision. By the time Washington Sundar was dismissed for just four off 15 balls, India was struggling at 59/6. However, Nitish Kumar Reddy had fortune on his side when Cummins opted against taking a DRS call, allowing him to stay at the crease.

On the final ball of the 37th over, Starc delivered a sharp, short ball aimed at Reddy’s body. Attempting to evade it, Reddy tried to guide the ball over the keeper but instead gloved it to Alex Carey. The Australians appealed passionately, with Carey convinced there was glove contact. After deliberating, Cummins chose not to review, and Starc concluded his over. Replays later confirmed the ball had indeed kissed Reddy’s glove, leaving the Aussies visibly frustrated. Twitter erupted, highlighting Nitish’s lucky escape and questioning Cummins’ missed opportunity on the debutant's crucial lifeline.

A gift from Cummins

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— Pandit Pranoob (@pranoob76889) November 22, 2024

Yup

Nitish Reddy > Kohli 😌(Today ) #INDvAUS
— Lunatic (@phenomenal908) November 22, 2024

Just imagine

imagine crying over nitish reddy’s selection. whatever runs he makes it was justified
— gene takovic 👾 (@l0calpal) November 22, 2024

Even steven

So, India 🇮🇳 and Australia 🇦🇺 fans, are y’all even now?

Cummins does not appeal for Nitish Reddy’s review, which was actually out. #IndvsAus #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/eFlCul6gTe
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) November 22, 2024

He is the man

Nitish Reddy is that Guy
— Michael Binny (@Farewell_Ruined) November 22, 2024

Don't

Australia don't review against Nitish Kumar Reddy (fox Cricket) pic.twitter.com/UzGjEnEkpQ
— MANU. (@Manojy9812) November 22, 2024

Serious all rounder

Nitish Reddy

Serious all rounder making #BGT
— NITIN JADHAV (@am_nitin_) November 22, 2024

Very good

Nitish Kumar Reddy picking a very good length to bring out that reverse-sweep. Slightly shorter and the bounce here would always leave him vulnerable to a top edge
— Abhimanyu Bose (@bose_abhimanyu) November 22, 2024

Bravery

Nitish Reddy, Love you buddy. Love you. BALLS to be BRAVE.

Our seniors can learn a bit. Defending well. Attacking well. Beaut.
— archith (@InswinginMenace) November 22, 2024

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