New Delhi, India – Web Desk: Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy created a heartwarming moment after India’s victory over Afghanistan when he briefly paused a live post-match press conference to answer a phone call from his mother.
The incident occurred while Reddy was speaking to reporters following the match. His phone, placed near the microphone, began ringing during the media interaction.
The young cricketer immediately apologized to journalists before answering the call. Speaking briefly in Telugu, he told his mother that he would call her back in five minutes before resuming the press conference.
The light-hearted moment quickly gained attention on social media, with fans praising Reddy’s respect and affection for his mother.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India also shared the video, captioning it: “The press conference can wait, but a mother’s call cannot.”
The clip has since gone viral, becoming one of the most talked-about moments from India’s win over Afghanistan.
