- Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father met Sunil Gavaskar
- Had watched his son report his first Take a look at ton
Indian cricket star Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father has been captured on video bowing and touching the ft of all-time nice Sunil Gavaskar in extremely emotion-charged scenes on the Boxing Day Take a look at.
Mutalya Reddy had already had among the best moments of his life on the MCG as he watched his son report his first Take a look at century in India’s first innings – then he bumped into one of many legends of the sport behind the scenes.
Reddy was accompanied by his spouse and two of his different kids when he met Gavaskar, who’s now commentating for Channel Seven after a stellar taking part in profession that noticed him rating greater than 10,000 runs, captain his nation and develop a status as one of many best opening batters ever.
The clip reveals Reddy senior taking Gavaskar’s fingers in his earlier than he drops to his knees, holds his sneakers and bows his head to the bottom.
Gavaskar initially and gently tries to cease him from bowing down, then holds Mutalya’s fingers and embraces him as soon as he returns to his ft.
Bowing earlier than elders and touching their ft is a standard signal of respect and admiration in India.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father Mutalya (left) is pictured assembly Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar (proper) on the MCG in the course of the Boxing Day Take a look at
Mutalya (left) is pictured together with his son, star Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored his maiden Take a look at century in opposition to Australia on the MCG
The uplifting second stunned cricket followers – however whereas the overwhelming majority have been left pleased by the clip, some criticised Reddy’s show.
‘Really heartwarming! A gathering between generations of cricketing excellence—Nitish’s household with the legend Sunil Gavaskar. Moments like these make cricket so particular,’ one wrote on X.
‘Honor & respect true Indian traits…these days not seen too typically,’ one other commented.
‘What a good looking household & such a fantastic sporting story. They deserve all they’ll for the sacrifices they’ve made for Nitish. Love the respect they present. Reveals they’re really grateful,’ added one other.
‘What class and dignity from the household and Sunny. Says a lot about this sport in India,’ wrote 3AW radio star Neil Mitchell.
Nonetheless, others weren’t as impressed.
‘Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev together with the 83 world cup profitable workforce is on a special pedestal for Cricket India. We love them and treasure them deep in our hearts. BUT to see NKR’s father doing that, even out of deepest respect and Gavaskar accepting the identical is “thoda nahi” – numerous excessive,’ one fan wrote.
‘Cricketers are males. Cease treating them like Gods,’ one other mentioned.
Gavaskar grew to become emotional when he mentioned Reddy’s century after giving the teen a standing ovation within the commentary sales space.
‘I am fairly sure that is going to be the primary of many a whole bunch,’ Gavaskar mentioned.
‘What a discover that this younger man has been for Indian cricket. Very good innings, implausible temperament.
Gavaskar (pictured) was clearly touched by Reddy’s gesture once they met
The previous Indian skipper could not reward Reddy sufficient after his first ton (pictured) helped his workforce flip the tide in opposition to the Aussies in Melbourne
‘Implausible stuff, younger man. Hold going, preserve going!’
Reddy’s maiden Take a look at ton got here from 171 balls, as he reached his milestone underneath gloomy skies with the specter of rain lingering.
The proficient 21-year-old was virtually left stranded on 99, however No.11 Mohammed Siraj (2no) survived 4 tense deliveries from Australia captain Pat Cummins to permit him to regain the strike.
After India had been nonetheless in peril of not reaching the follow-on goal of 275 once they started day three on 5-164, Reddy and Washington Sundar took benefit of a flat pitch and a tiring Australian bowling assault.
Reddy has been a revelation for India since debuting within the Border-Gavaskar series-opener in Perth.
The common No.8 was India’s highest scorer for the sequence on the time of writing, with 284 runs at a mean of 71 to start his Take a look at profession.
He’s behind solely Australian star Travis Head (409) for essentially the most runs by any batter within the sequence.
