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." (Match Blog | More Cricket News)
The 21-year-old Reddy바카라s 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 hosts바카라 474 at one stage.
바카라You know about the big sacrifices he made (in Nitish바카라s 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.
Nitish바카라s 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 바카라big innings바카라.
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.
Earlier, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri too had said that he had tears in eyes watching Reddy's gritty knock.
Coming in at No. 8, Reddy was eventually dismissed for 114 off 189 balls with 11 fours and a six on Day Four morning.
바카라More importantly, the way he batted, showcasing his talent and discipline, which is why you and Irfan were speaking (while commentating),바카라 Shastri told Star Sports.
바카라I was tongue-tied and I had tears in my eyes. I don바카라t get tears (of joy) in my eyes that easily. I enjoyed watching (Reddy바카라s innings) yesterday,바카라 he added.
