MahiRat Tales Collection

Behind you, ahead of you!

April 4, 2014, Ind vs SA.....

Every single bowler of South Africa was mercilessly being thrown out of park every now and then by none other than Virat Kohli.

India was just three runs away from the world Cup semi final when Suresh Raina lost his wicket and the captain walked in.

Virat gave a full fledged smile to Mahi Bhai and Mahi smirked to himself knowing what's going on in Cheeku's brain.

"How was the show, Bhai?" Virat asked grinning.

"Absolutely fierce!" Mahi replied with a small laugh before both of them walked to their positions.

Virat took a single on the second last ball of the over and gave the strike to Mahi on the last ball of the over.

"Bhai, finish it off!" Virat said grinning.

Mahi just smiled and walked back.

As the next ball was bowled—whole India including the dressing room and the non striker impatiently expected a last ball six by their captain—Mahi just defended the ball and refused to rotate strike.

Virat was about to run when he ran back as he realised Mahi Bhai had just blocked the ball as he didn't want to take run.

Virat couldn't hide the fact that even after being today's match winner, he wanted Mahi Bhai to finish it by the look on his face which was almost impulsive.

"Why, Bhai?" Virat asked through gesture.

Mahi royally gestured him to take his strike ignoring his question and everyone could see the elder brother ordering the younger one with ultimate bossiness.

Yes, it was a captain too, giving the last ball to the deserving one who almost won them the match single handedly but the brotherly exchange of eye gestures between them couldn't be missed out.

Mahi gave a smile to Virat. You won it for us, you finish it for us! Virat gave a laugh as he walked past Mahi Bhai to take the strike.

Virat hit a four on the next ball and finished it off! India won and whole dressing room erupted in the celebration with half of the team running towards the ground.

As Virat hugged Mahi, he ruffled Virat's hair very slightly to not get caught on camera, his eyes reflecting utmost pride and happiness for his younger brother. His Cheeku deserved all the success in the world!

And Mahi Bhai was the proudest person on each milestone or success achieved by Cheeku!

"We won, Bhai!" Virat whispered and grinned at Mahi Bhai before each of them started greeting other players.

"Why did you do that, Bhai?" Virat asked sulkily as both of them were walking towards the dressing room.

"You don't know?" Mahi replied with a little smile. He was laughing a few moments ago. Now what happened to him?

"Yeah but—" Virat began but turned his face midway. "—I don't know!"

"Cheeku," Mahi laughed and slung an arm around a sulking Virat. "How does it matter who finished the game, kiddo? All that matters is India won, isn't it?"

"I know I won't win over you on this, Bhai!" Virat complained and walked ahead of him.

Mahi shook his head to himself looking at Virat.
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"Cheers to our knight in shining armour!" Jaddu said, grinning.

Everyone at the dinner table laughed hearing to him.