India has a new batting hero after 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy showed the poise of a veteran to score his maiden century, leading his team’s comeback against Australia on day three of the fourth test.

Steve Smith’s stylish century powered Australia to a strong position against India at lunch on the second day of the fourth test of the five-match series.

In a nervy moment, Siraj successfully saw off the threat, and Reddy capitalised by hitting a boundary off Scott Boland to complete his century. Reddy's family members, particularly his father, was in tears, as they applauded the player from the stands.