Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy’s Telugu bond, told by their fathers

In a thrilling T20I match between India and New Zealand, brothers Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy put on a remarkable partnership, scoring 69 runs off just 30 balls. The duo, who have been friends for years, met in 2018 and have since played together for India A and the Ranji Trophy. Their strong bond goes beyond just cricket; their fathers, Mutyala Reddy and Namboori Nagaraju, live in the same city and communicate daily.

Mutyala is proud of his son's decision to speak Telugu during the match, despite some Telugu people often speaking in English to showcase their status. He wished for both of them to perform well, which they did. Nitish's father, Nagaraju, worked tirelessly to support Tilak's cricket career, sacrificing his own stability. Their friendship and shared success have brought the family even closer. Both men remain humble and maintain their grounded nature despite their newfound fame.