It was a promise I made to myself that only one thing can redeem my dad's prestige — an India call-up," Reddy had told back ... his son's recuse act. "Virat sir has told him to work hard ...

Nitish Kumar Reddy on Friday conceded that the reputation of Perth being a fast bowler's paradise made him a tad nervous ... the chat I had with Gautam sir after our last practice session ...