Nitish Reddy wins internet after pausing press conference for mother's phone call
Nitish Kumar Reddy paused his post-match press conference in Dharamsala to take a call from his mother after India's win over Afghanistan. The brief exchange became a talking point online, with fans praising the all-rounder for staying grounded.
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy produced one of the most wholesome moments of the Afghanistan ODI series after pausing his post-match press conference to answer a call from his mother following India's victory in the first ODI in Dharamsala.
Fresh from another impressive performance in Indian colours, Nitish was addressing the media after the match when his phone rang unexpectedly. As it turned out, the call was from his mother. The youngster immediately excused himself from the press conference, answered the call and politely asked her to wait for five minutes while he finished speaking to reporters, creating a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral with fans on social media.
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"Amma nenu malli Chesthanu, five minutes.(Mom, I'll call you again in five minutes)." Nitish Reddy told his mother on call.
The gesture came after India secured another comfortable ODI victory over Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Nitish played his part with the ball and was among the contributors in a convincing team performance that helped India take a 1-0 lead in the series.
While the match itself featured plenty of standout performances, it was the brief interaction between Nitish and his mother that ended up becoming one of the biggest talking points of the evening, with fans praising the youngster for remaining grounded despite his growing success at the international level.
HOW NITISH REDDY PLAYED IN IND VS AFG 1ST ODI
Nitish once again showcased his value to the Indian side with a disciplined spell, finishing with figures of 2 for 31 as Afghanistan struggled to maintain momentum after a strong start.
The visitors were powered by a century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, but India's bowlers tightened their grip after his dismissal and prevented Afghanistan from posting a more imposing total. Nitish played an important role during the middle and death overs, helping India restrict the scoring rate at crucial stages.
India's chase was largely straightforward. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a brisk start with a 46-run opening stand before Gill continued the charge. Ishan Kishan's explosive 34 off 22 balls tilted the contest firmly in India's favour, while KL Rahul's unbeaten 39 from 19 deliveries ensured there were no late hiccups.
In the end, India cruised to victory and took the early advantage in the series. For Nitish, it was another productive outing on the field, but it was a brief phone call from home that ended up winning the internet.
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy produced one of the most wholesome moments of the Afghanistan ODI series after pausing his post-match press conference to answer a call from his mother following India's victory in the first ODI in Dharamsala.
Fresh from another impressive performance in Indian colours, Nitish was addressing the media after the match when his phone rang unexpectedly. As it turned out, the call was from his mother. The youngster immediately excused himself from the press conference, answered the call and politely asked her to wait for five minutes while he finished speaking to reporters, creating a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral with fans on social media.
IND vs AFG, 1st ODI: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
"Amma nenu malli Chesthanu, five minutes.(Mom, I'll call you again in five minutes)." Nitish Reddy told his mother on call.
The gesture came after India secured another comfortable ODI victory over Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Nitish played his part with the ball and was among the contributors in a convincing team performance that helped India take a 1-0 lead in the series.
While the match itself featured plenty of standout performances, it was the brief interaction between Nitish and his mother that ended up becoming one of the biggest talking points of the evening, with fans praising the youngster for remaining grounded despite his growing success at the international level.
HOW NITISH REDDY PLAYED IN IND VS AFG 1ST ODI
Nitish once again showcased his value to the Indian side with a disciplined spell, finishing with figures of 2 for 31 as Afghanistan struggled to maintain momentum after a strong start.
The visitors were powered by a century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, but India's bowlers tightened their grip after his dismissal and prevented Afghanistan from posting a more imposing total. Nitish played an important role during the middle and death overs, helping India restrict the scoring rate at crucial stages.
India's chase was largely straightforward. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a brisk start with a 46-run opening stand before Gill continued the charge. Ishan Kishan's explosive 34 off 22 balls tilted the contest firmly in India's favour, while KL Rahul's unbeaten 39 from 19 deliveries ensured there were no late hiccups.
In the end, India cruised to victory and took the early advantage in the series. For Nitish, it was another productive outing on the field, but it was a brief phone call from home that ended up winning the internet.
