{"id":203963,"date":"2024-12-29T06:53:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T06:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/29\/india-has-found-a-gem-because-of-you-sunil-gavaskar-lauds-nitish-reddys-father\/"},"modified":"2024-12-29T06:53:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T06:53:04","slug":"india-has-found-a-gem-because-of-you-sunil-gavaskar-lauds-nitish-reddys-father","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/29\/india-has-found-a-gem-because-of-you-sunil-gavaskar-lauds-nitish-reddys-father\/","title":{"rendered":"‘India Has Found A Gem Because Of You’: Sunil Gavaskar Lauds Nitish Reddy’s Father"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Melbourne:<\/strong> Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday told Mutyala, father of India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, that his sacrifices have helped the nation unearth “a gem in cricket.” The 21-year-old Reddy\u2019s remarkable maiden Test century against Australia helped India keep the first-innings deficit to 105 runs, which could have been in excess of 200 after the visitors were reduced to 221 for seven in reply to the hosts\u2019 474 at one stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know about the big sacrifices he made (in Nitish\u2019s journey) and because of you I have tears in my eyes. India has found a gem in cricket because of you,” said Gavaskar in a voice subdued by emotions.<\/p>\n

Nitish\u2019s mother, who too was emotional, told Gavaskar that she was still not able to believe that her son was playing at such a big venue and produced such a \u201cbig innings\u201d.<\/p>\n

Mutyala, who battled a sea of emotions on Saturday as his son produced a doughty hundred to keep India in the contest, thanked everyone and touched Gavaskar’s feet as a mark of respect.<\/p>\n

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A father’s pride, a son’s resolve! \ud83d\udc99#NitishKumarReddy<\/a>‘s father, #MutyalaReddy<\/a> shares an emotional journey, as #RaviShastri<\/a> & #SunilGavaskar<\/a> hail the grit, character & sacrifices behind the glory! \ud83e\udee1\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb#AUSvINDOnStar<\/a> \ud83d\udc49 4th Test, Day 4, LIVE NOW! pic.twitter.com\/fLK7rWvSOd<\/a><\/p>\n


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Earlier, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri too had said that he had tears in eyes watching Reddy’s gritty knock.<\/p>\n

Coming in at No. 8, Reddy was eventually dismissed for 114 off 189 balls with 11 fours and a six on Day Four morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore importantly, the way he batted, showcasing his talent and discipline, which is why you and Irfan were speaking (while commentating),\u201d Shastri told Star Sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was tongue-tied and I had tears in my eyes. I don\u2019t get tears (of joy) in my eyes that easily. I enjoyed watching (Reddy\u2019s innings) yesterday,\u201d he added. PTI DDV UNG DDV 7\/21\/2024<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n