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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.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n During a reporter\u2019s query, his phone rang. He apologised, answered the decision from his mother, and said he would call back shortly.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSorry, one second. I even have to choose this,\u201d he said with a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n You may watch the video here:<\/span><\/p>\n The post-match presser can wait but a call from Mom simply cannot \ud83d\ude0a#TeamIndia<\/a> | #INDvAFG<\/a> | @IDFCFIRSTBank<\/a> | @NKReddy07<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/23OUBNZvYH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BCCI (@BCCI) June 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nitish Kumar Reddy has been expected to tackle a key role in India\u2019s ODI setup on account of Hardik Pandya\u2019s injury concerns. He has also been included in India\u2019s squads for the upcoming T20I series in Ireland and England.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Get the most recent cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Nitish Kumar Reddy Claims Maiden ODI Wicket in IND vs AFG 1st ODI 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n
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