Nathan Lyon Called 'Taklu': Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keefe's Hilarious Exchange Goes Viral
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| Nathan Lyon Called 'Taklu': Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keefe's Hilarious Exchange Goes Viral |
A light-hearted banter between former Australian cricket stars Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keefe during the India vs Australia 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has taken social media by storm. The amusing incident occurred during their live commentary session, leaving fans and viewers in splits.
While on air, Gilchrist picked up the term 'bald eagle' from the stump mic and couldn't resist poking fun at O'Keefe. With his signature humor, Gilchrist quipped, "Sure, it's Nathan Lyon they're referring to, and not you, Kerry O'Keefe?"
In response, O'Keefe shared an anecdote about his experience with Indian fans on Twitter. "In Hindi, it's 'Taklu'. I once made a joke on a cricket show, and Indian fans started asking, 'Who is the Taklu?' I looked it up and realized it means a bald man. So yes, Nathan Lyon is a Taklu," O'Keefe revealed, triggering laughter both on-air and online.
The chemistry between Gilchrist and O'Keefe, combined with their spontaneous humor, made this light-hearted exchange an instant hit across social media platforms.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's Historic Feat
On the same day, India's rising star Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a heroic performance, scoring a gritty century while batting at No. 8. His outstanding innings not only anchored India's innings but also etched his name into the record books.
Record-Breaking Sixes: Reddy became the first Indian batter to hit eight sixes in a single Test series in Australia, matching the record previously held by Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10).
Youngest Achiever: At just 21 years and 216 days, Reddy became the third youngest Indian cricketer to score a maiden Test century in Australia.
