India are riding a strong run in their series against Afghanistan, having secured a convincing win in the opening ODI. As anticipation builds for the second match in Lucknow, a playful exchange between two of the team’s younger players has captured fans’ attention.
A video that quickly spread on social media shows Yashasvi Jaiswal teasing his teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy for arriving late while the squad was preparing to leave the hotel. Jaiswal humorously pointed out the time on his watch and opened the car door for Reddy, creating an entertaining moment in the lead‑up to the next game.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s humorous banter with Nitish Kumar Reddy goes viral
The clip shows Jaiswal waiting for Reddy as the players made their way out. When Reddy finally approached, Jaiswal gently mocked the delay, saying, “I’ve been waiting in the car for the last ten minutes. Look at the time!” before opening the door for his teammate.
Fans appreciated the friendly chemistry between the two rising stars of the Indian side.
Here’s the video:
Nitish Kumar Reddy gets a little late, and then Yashasvi Jaiswal teases him, saying, ‘Bro, I’ve been waiting for you in the car for the last 10 minutes.’ Jaiswal even opens the car door for him and says, ‘Come on, I’m even opening the door for you.
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— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) June 14, 2026
India eye series victory in Lucknow
While the light‑hearted moment has entertained fans, the focus remains on the ODI series. In the first match, Reddy played a key role, taking two wickets that included a crucial dismissal of Rahmanullah Gurbaz. His precise yorkers were instrumental in restricting Afghanistan’s chase. With Hardik Pandya unavailable, Reddy’s bowling is even more vital as India looks to secure a series win.
Jaiswal, added as a replacement for the injured Virat Kohli, stayed on the bench in the opener. If India clinches the series, the management may consider rotating the squad for the final ODI in Chennai, potentially offering Jaiswal his debut in the playing XI.
