On the third day of the first Test match between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad, Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy made headlines with a stunning flying catch. Coming in the eighth over of the West Indies' second innings, when Mohammed Siraj bowled a short delivery, the left-handed opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul attempted a pull shot. The ball went airborne awkwardly to the left of square leg, where Reddy dived full stretch to his left and took a remarkable catch, dismissing Chanderpaul for 8 runs off 23 balls.

This spectacular fielding effort energized the Indian team, which had declared their first innings at 448 for 5, building a strong 286-run lead. The catch was not only crucial in breaking the West Indies opening partnership but also highlighted Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round skills since his return to Test cricket after an injury sidelined him during the England tour.

Reddy's catch was widely appreciated and went viral on social media, with fans and experts calling it one of the finest catches of the match.

This brilliant moment added momentum to India’s commanding position in the series, as bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj continue to dominate the opposition.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is expected to be a key player for India in the upcoming matches and is seen as a promising talent shaping the team’s future.