BGT 2024-25: Tears and triumph! Nitish Reddy’s father thanks Sunil Gavaskar after historic MCG Century
Xtra Time Web Desk: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s family shared an emotional moment with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, following the young batter’s maiden Test century. The heartfelt exchange took place on the sidelines of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leaving Gavaskar visibly moved.
Nitish’s father, Mutyala Reddy, touched Gavaskar’s feet as a gesture of respect and gratitude for supporting his son’s cricketing journey. The iconic cricketer was overwhelmed by the gesture, praising Mutyala’s sacrifices that helped shape Nitish’s success.
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"We know how much he has sacrificed. He has struggled a lot. Because of you, I am tearing up. Because of you, India has got a diamond, Indian cricket has got a diamond," Gavaskar said during the emotional encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The touching scene was captured behind the scenes at the MCG and highlighted the depth of emotions behind Nitish’s rise to glory. Nitish’s father, who was in tears after witnessing his son’s century, was celebrated for his unwavering dedication to his child’s dreams.
Mutyala Reddy’s sacrifices were immense—he left his job at Hindustan Zinc in 2016 to focus entirely on nurturing Nitish’s cricketing talent. The journey was anything but easy, marked by sleepless nights, financial struggles, and personal sacrifices.
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Nitish, who dedicated his century to his father, recalled the hardships in a video shared by BCCI. "My father left his job for me and there has been a lot of sacrifice behind my story. One day, I saw him crying because of the financial problems we were facing, and I was like, 'this is not how you can be'. Then I got serious. I gave my first jersey to him and saw the happiness in his face," Nitish said.
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan also met Mutyala Reddy during the match, commending his humility and the family’s resilience. Pathan credited their sacrifices for enabling Nitish’s journey to cricketing excellence.
Nitish’s emotional tribute and the heartfelt meeting with Gavaskar showcased the power of dreams, hard work, and family support in shaping an international cricketing star.
