Young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy appeared visibly frustrated with skipper Rohit Sharma’s missed fielding opportunity during Day 2 of the third Test match against Australia in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series at the Gabba in Brisbane. The incident added to the tension as India struggled to contain Australia’s batters on a challenging day.
Australia’s middle-order stalwart Travis Head once again showcased his brilliance with the bat, continuing his dominant form against India. Head registered his second consecutive century in the series, building on his impactful 140-run innings in the previous Test at Adelaide, where Australia levelled the series 1-1 with a commanding 10-wicket victory.
Travis Head’s fluent knock at the Gabba frustrated Indian bowlers, underlining his critical role in the Australian lineup. Despite Head’s imposing performance, Nitish Kumar Reddy managed to produce a moment of hope late in the day.
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During the final session, Reddy induced an outside edge from Head’s bat as the left-hander attempted to play towards the leg side. The ball flew towards Rohit Sharma, stationed at a wide slip. Rohit dived to his left and attempted to grab the catch with both hands, but the 37-year-old Indian captain failed to hold on, letting the opportunity slip away.
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Nitish’s visible disappointment at the dropped catch was hard to miss and quickly became a talking point on social media. Fans sympathized with the young all-rounder, who had created the rare chance to dismiss the in-form Head. The moment encapsulated India’s struggles in the field as they grappled with Australia’s commanding batting display on a testing day at the Gabba.
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Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep
