Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly paused a live post-match press conference after receiving a phone call from his mother following India’s win over Afghanistan.

The Nitish Kumar Reddy mother call moment drew attention because it happened during a live media interaction, adding a light and personal moment to India’s post-match coverage.

The incident took place while the young all-rounder was speaking to reporters after the match. His phone, which was placed near the microphone, began ringing during the press conference.

Reddy immediately apologised to the journalists present before answering the call.

Speaking briefly in Telugu, he told his mother that he would call her back after five minutes. The exchange drew smiles from those present in the room.

The moment quickly gained attention among cricket fans, who described it as a warm and relatable scene during an otherwise routine post-match media session.

Reddy has been part of India’s recent cricket setup and has attracted attention for his performances as a young all-rounder.

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