At one time the Melbourne Test seemed headed towards a draw but Australia won the match by a margin of 184 runs due to excellent bowling in the last session of the fifth day. Australia ended the year with a win while Team India lost. However, despite this, two Indian players have received a big and special reward. The names of Team India's veteran fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy were written in the 'Honors Board' of Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Bumrah-Reddy honored

After the end of Melbourne Test, India's star bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy have got a big reward from MCG. The names of both the Indian players were written on the honors board of MCG. BCCI has shared a video of these moments. Also wrote, 'Excellent 5 wickets and a special maiden century. The names of vice-captains Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy were written on the honors board of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Magnificent 5⃣-wicket haul Special Maiden

Vice Captain Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Kumar Reddy's names are etched on the Honors Board of Melbourne Cricket Ground. #TeamIndia , #AUSvIND , @Jaspritbumrah93 , @NKReddy07 pic.twitter.com/4tat5F0N6e

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 31, 2024

Nitish took photo with the honor board

In the video shared by BCCI, the names of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jasprit Bumrah are seen printed on the honors board of MCG. Nitish is also seen in the video. He was seen looking at his name on the honors board. After this Reddy also got the picture clicked with the Honors Board.

Reddy scored a century, Bumrah took 5 wickets in the second innings.

Star players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant once again flopped in the Melbourne Test. But Nitish Kumar Reddy, playing only his fourth Test, created history. He scored a century (114 runs) in the first innings. For this his name was included in the Honors Board. Jasprit Bumrah once again bowled amazingly. He took four wickets in the first innings. Whereas in the second innings the Indian vice captain took five wickets. Bumrah's name also included in the honors board for the five-wicket haul.