Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father touches Sunil Gavaskar’s feet. India Great says “Sacrifice…” – Watch

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday told Mutyala, father of Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, that his sacrifices helped the nation discover “a gem in cricket”. 21-year-old Reddy’s remarkable first Test century against Australia helped India keep the first-innings deficit to 105 runs, which could have been over 200, after the visitors were reduced to 221 for seven in response to the hosts’ 474 at-bats had become a step. “You know the huge sacrifices he made (in Nitish’s journey) and I have tears in my eyes because of you. “India has found a gem in cricket through you,” Gavaskar said in a hushed voice.

Nitish’s mother, who was also emotional, told Gavaskar that she still couldn’t believe her son was playing at such a big venue and pulling off such a “big innings”.

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Mutyala, who fought a sea of ​​emotions on Saturday as his son scored a proud hundred to keep India in the competition, thanked everyone and touched Gavaskar’s feet as a mark of respect.

Earlier, former India coach Ravi Shastri had also said that he had tears in his eyes when he saw Reddy’s hard knock.

Batting at number 8, Reddy was eventually dismissed on the morning of the fourth day for making 114 off 189 balls with 11 fours and a six.

“More importantly, the way he fought and showed his talent and discipline is why you and Irfan were chatting (while commentating),” Shastri told Star Sports.

“I was speechless and had tears in my eyes. I don’t get tears of joy in my eyes that easily. I enjoyed watching (Reddy’s innings) yesterday,” he added.