AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Sparkling Nitish hundred, Sundar rearguard cut India's deficit on Day 3
India TodayIndia's rising star Nitish Reddy hit a brilliant hundred and was beautifully complemented by Washington Sundar's rearguard as India reached 358 for 9 before rain forced early stumps on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Nitish and Sundar added 127 runs for the eighth wicket to cut India's deficit to 116 after Australia's 474 in Melbourne. SUNDAR REARGUARD WITH NITISH Reddy and Sundar joined forces with India at a precarious 221 for seven after Nathan Lyon trapped Ravindra Jadeja lbw, leaving the team trailing by 253 runs. By the time Sundar was dismissed, the scoreboard read 348 for eight, reducing the deficit to 126 runs and reigniting India's hopes.Nitish and Sundar recorded India’s second-highest eighth-wicket partnership in Australia on Day 3 of the fourth Test in Melbourne on Saturday.