Numerous significant records were set by Nitish Kumar Reddy after he achieved his first Test century at the young age of 21.

Day three was supposed to be a batting day for Australia, and one where the hosts set themselves up for a crucial MCG victory. But in its way was Nitish Kumar Reddy, and the dogged determination of India's generation next.

Reddy’s stellar knock, supported by Washington Sundar’s composed half-century, has given Indian fans a glimmer of hope.