The Cricketer and his fan

Part 21

Shrestha asked me to go on the ground along with her but there were many around it as the presentation ceremony was not over yet. I requested her that we will go after the ceremony & after the crowd is less. Everyone was still impressed with Shreyas and he was only the younger who has achieved this feat. 301* was one of the best scores in the world and uncle was so happy & proud of him. We all were so proud of him.

Man of the Match award was given to Shreyas by none other than Sachin Tendulkar. His one of bucket list wishes is also completed. When we were traveling to Mumbai from Pune he told me his bucket wish list. It was like –

1. Playing cricket as much as possible – Done

2. Getting selected in Mumbai Cricket Club – Done

3. Getting selected in India Cricket Team – Done

4. Getting a 100 in front of my parents- Not yet Done

5. Receiving Award from Sachin Tendulkar -Not Yet Done

6. Captaining Indian Cricket Team – Done

7. Watching NBA game live – Done

8. Taking care of mom-dad and Shrestha financially – Done

9. Graduation Degree – Not Yet Done

10. IPL selection – Done

Now he can mark wish numbers 4 & 5 completed in his wish list. Mr. Harsha Bhogle and Shreyas is having a conversation now.

Harsha: I heartily congratulate you Shreyas. This was one of the best comebacks I have ever seen in my entire career. I was so fascinated just by looking at the batting you did today.

Shreyas: Thank you so much, sir. It means a lot coming from you.

Harsha: Shreyas what has changed it in between the last series and today's match. In the last series, it was looking like nothing was going your way whereas today everything was perfect for you.

Shreyas: Nothing much, my technique has been the same. We can say I happier today as my family is here to support me. Their support matters the most to me.

Harsha: Yeah, we can see your happiness today. I hope you continue to get such support in the future too.

Shreyas: Thank you.

Harsha: How does it feel to score one of the best scores in the world? You have broken a lot of records today and you have a tremendous fan following in the stadium. I have seen such a following for Sachin, Virat, and Dhoni on this stadium.

Shreyas: It feels good to score and contribute to the team. I have not thought about the records or any score, I just wanted to keep scoring. And I am happy to do so. Someone told me believe in myself in a hard time & I will achieve everything which I have ever dreamt of... "Itni Shiddat se maine tumhe paane ki koshish ki hai, ke har zarre ne mujhe tumse Milane ki saazish ki hai. Kehte hain ki...agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaaho to puri kayanat usey tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai." I just believed and looks like this was the case that happened with me now too today. I thank all my supporters for supporting me at all times.

Harsha: We all wished to see more such innings from you. Thank you so much for your time. Wish you all the best for the next game.

Shreyas: Thank you.

Harsha: With this, we conclude this presentation ceremony here. Good night All. See you all in the next game.