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'Amma, I'll Call You Back': Nitish Kumar Reddy Pauses Post-Match Press Conference To Answer Mother's Call; Fans Say 'Priorities Matter'
24htopnews | June 14, 2026 7:08 PM CST

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy won hearts after briefly pausing his post-match press conference to answer a call from his mother following India's ODI win over Afghanistan. The BCCI-shared video went viral, with fans praising the youngster's priorities. Earlier, Reddy starred with figures of 2/31 as India secured a seven-wicket victory.

Dharamsala: In a wholesome gesture that quickly won the hearts of cricket fans across social media, young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly paused his post-match press conference to answer a phone call from his mother.

Heartwarming Moment During Press Conference

The incident occurred following India's convincing seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the rain-curtailed first ODI at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium here.

While Reddy was addressing questions from media persons about his performance, his mobile phone, placed near the broadcast microphones, began to ring. The youngster did not hesitate to pick up the call.


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