As Reddy was answering questions about his performance — he had taken two crucial wickets, including centurion Rahmanullah Gurbaz and veteran Mohammad Nabi — his phone suddenly rang. Instead of ignoring it, he politely said “sorry” to the reporters and picked up the call. On the other end was his mother
After India’s seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI at Dharamsala on June 13, 2026, young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy faced the media in what was supposed to be a routine post-match press conference. But what unfolded became one of the most talked-about moments of the series.
As Reddy was answering questions about his performance — he had taken two crucial wickets, including centurion Rahmanullah Gurbaz and veteran Mohammad Nabi — his phone suddenly rang. Instead of ignoring it, he politely said “sorry” to the reporters and picked up the call. On the other end was his mother.
In Telugu, Reddy told her softly: “Amma, nenu malli chesthanu, five minutes” (Mom, I’ll call you again in five minutes). He then returned to the press conference, apologizing once more for the interruption. The room broke into smiles, and the clip quickly went viral online.
The BCCI shared the video, captioning: “The post-match presser can wait but a call from Mom simply cannot.” Fans flooded social media with praise, calling it a “wholesome” and “refreshing” moment that showed the cricketer’s humility and strong family values.For many, this incident was more memorable than the match itself. It reminded everyone that behind the rising star is a grounded young man who knows that family comes first — even in the middle of professional commitments.
