Team India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly stopped the post-match press conference to reply a call from his mother after the primary ODI against Afghanistan. India won the match by seven wickets on the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Saturday, June 13, taking a 1-0 lead within the three-match series.
With Hardik Pandya unavailable, Reddy had a very important role within the series and delivered a solid performance within the rain-affected game. He finished with figures of two/31 in 4 overs, dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi.
During a reporter’s query, his phone rang. He apologised, answered the decision from his mother, and said he would call back shortly.
“Sorry, one second. I even have to choose this,” he said with a smile.
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The post-match presser can wait but a call from Mom simply cannot 😊#TeamIndia | #INDvAFG | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @NKReddy07 pic.twitter.com/23OUBNZvYH
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 13, 2026
Nitish Kumar Reddy has been expected to tackle a key role in India’s ODI setup on account of Hardik Pandya’s injury concerns. He has also been included in India’s squads for the upcoming T20I series in Ireland and England.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Claims Maiden ODI Wicket in IND vs AFG 1st ODI 2026
After a troublesome begin to his ODI profession with the ball, where he went wicketless in his first 4 matches since debut, Nitish Kumar Reddy finally got his breakthrough in Dharamshala. His sharp delivery dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz within the sixteenth over, marking his first ODI wicket.
The all-rounder had shown clear improvement in pace, movement, and control during IPL 2026 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) after refining his motion and technique within the off-season, while also gaining priceless experience and confidence at the highest level.
India will next play the second ODI against Afghanistan, aiming to seal the series. The match is ready for Wednesday, June 17, on the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
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