Ravi Shastri on watching Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ton: ‘There were tears in my eyes’ | Cricket News
Former Indian cricket and Head Coach Ravi Shastri was visibly emotional, as Nitish Kumar Reddy went on to score his maiden international century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the Boxing Day Test on Saturday. He was sitting with Jatin Sapru and Irfan Pathan in the commentary box, who were the only ones speaking until Ravi Shastri, in a shaky voice said “Ye aankhon mein aansu dene wala 100 tha” (This was a century that would bring tears to ones eyes). Ravi Shastri then told after the match, that it was because of how emotional the all-rounder’s father was. “I was emotional because broadcasters were showing his (father’s) photos. The sacrifice he has made to let Nitish play cricket and most importantly the character, the discipline and the application he has shown. “That’s why only you (Jatin Sapru) and Irfan (Pathan) were talking. I was tongue tied.” Emotions erupted when #NitishKumarReddy brought up his maiden Test ton! 🇮🇳💪#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 4th Test, Day 4 | SUN, 29th DEC, 4:30 AM | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/f7sS2rBU1l — Star …
