‘He is the taklu’ – Australian commentator’s hilarious remark on Nathan Lyon leaves the room in splits

Commentator Kerry O Keefe calls Australian cricket star 'Nathan Lyon Taklu' on Live TV during the MCG test match to leave everyone in splits

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The Australian cricket team fought back after losing four quick wickets to take their lead over 300 runs during the MCG Test. Kerry O'Keefe is known for his witty and hilarious style of commentary, which leaves many fans in splits. Once such incident took place during the 4th Test match that is being played at the MCG. 

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Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keefe were on commentary duties when Gilchrist heard the term ‘Bald Eagle’ and said, “Sure, it's Nathan Lyon; they're referring to and not you, Kerry O'Keefe." To which the veteran commentator said, “In Hindi, it's Taklu, because I posted my joke from a cricket show.”

Kerry O'Keefe also added, “The Indians on Twitter responded with 'Who is the taklu?' on the end, and I thought a picture of this shocking word about me. I looked it up in Hindi: It's a bald man. So Nathan Lyon is a taklu." Once the comment was made, everyone was in complete splits, with even O Keefe having a chuckle. The incident happened when Nitish Reddy was batting with Washington Sundar on Saturday. 

Andhra Cricket Association announces massive rewards for youngster

After his amazing century in the 1st innings of the MCG Test match, Nitish Reddy has become an overnight hero. Andhra Cricket Association has decided to reward the young all-rounder handsomely. Reddy became the first Indian batter to score a ton while batting at number 8. 

Kesineni Sivanath, while speaking to the Hindu newspaper, said, “It is a fortunate day and a happiest moment for the Andhra Cricket Association. We are very happy that a boy from Andhra has been picked for the Test format and international T20 format. As an honour, on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association, ₹25 lakh prize money is being given to Nitish Kumar Reddy."

Even former skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded the effort and said, “This century by Nitish Kumar Reddy must rank as one of the greatest hundreds in the history of Indian cricket. This is the first Test hundred, and he is going to score many more in the near future. I am expecting to see him among the runs in the future. He is a star of the Indian cricket."

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