WATCH: New Zealand batter Snehith Reddy celebrates century in 2024 U19 World Cup with Shubman Gill’s signature style

New Zealand star cricketer Snehith Reddy copied the style of celebration of India’s star cricketer Shubman Gill as he went on to hammer his century against Nepal in the ongoing Under-19 ODI World Cup at Buffalo Part in East London. The stylish right-handed batter has also talked about how special his maiden century was, which helped them win the crucial game.

Snehith Reddy revealed that they had planned their celebration where he thought to copy Shubman Gill’s trademark, which was very special for him. In addition, the 17-year-old cricketer states that he loves the way India’s opening batter walks off in the game and how he tries to copy his batting in the ongoing tournament.

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New Zealand's Snehith Reddy talks about celebration after reaching his century in U19 world cup

Influence of 24 year old Shubman Gill ❤️pic.twitter.com/5ZnFZnQBTh

— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) January 22, 2024

“We were talking a little bit before the game, the boys on what the celebrations are gonna be. I decided the Shubman Gill bow is my celebration, it was special. One of my favourite players, I love the way he makes contact with the ball, his timing is exceptional and I tried to copy that to my batting a little bit,” Snehith Reddy said on Apex Cricket Council.

There were few nerves obviously to be honest but after the hundred of course: Snehith Reddy

Moreover, the young cricketer talks about how special his century was, especially when his parents were there in front of him, enjoining his success at such a marquee event. Furthermore, Snehith Reddy revealed how nervous he was before hammering the century and how he felt after helping his side win the game. Notably, the star cricketer hammered an unbeaten 147 runs from 125 balls, featuring 11 boundaries and six sixes to help New Zealand win the game by 64 runs in game number 7 of the Under-19 World Cup.

“That was extremely special. I think, them (parents) coming over yesterday and seeing the first game on the world stage was extremely and they enjoyed it and I loved it. They just told me to enjoy it, it’s a massive occasion and there’ll be nerves but I had fun and that’s the key. There was few nerves obviously to be honest but after the hundred of course, it got bigger got away a few away at the end.” Reddy said after the match.