𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐓 - shubman gill ✓

7. i'll come back

The next day, the cricket ground buzzed with anticipation as the team gathered for practice, their minds already focused on the upcoming test series against England. Shubman Gill stood among his teammates, his heart pounding with excitement at the prospect of representing his country once again.

As they gathered around their coach, Rahul Dravid, the legendary cricketer's authoritative voice cut through the air, commanding their attention. "Alright, boys," he began, his tone serious yet tinged with a hint of excitement, "we have a big challenge ahead of us."

He went on to outline the details of the upcoming test series, his words painting a vivid picture of the battles that lay ahead. "We'll be facing England in a five-match series," he explained, "with each test taking place in a different city."

The team listened intently as Rahul listed off the venues they would be travelling to: Hyderabad, Vizag, Ranchi, Rajkot, and Dharmasala. Each location posed its own unique challenges but also offered the opportunity for glory on the cricketing battlefield.

As Rahul continued to speak, he announced the lineup for the series, detailing the players who would be representing their country on the field. "Rohit Sharma will lead the team as captain," he announced, "with Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rajat Patidar forming our batting lineup."

The mention of his name sent a surge of pride through Shubman, his determination to perform at his best burning even brighter. He glanced around at his teammates, feeling a sense of camaraderie and solidarity as they prepared to face their opponents head-on.

Rahul went on to list the rest of the squad, including the players who would be stepping in to fill the shoes of those who were unavailable. 

"Sarfaraz Khan and Saurabh Kumar will be joining us to replace KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja," he announced, his voice carrying a note of confidence in their abilities.

Later in the evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon and the sky turned a dusky shade of pink, Shubman found himself sitting across from Nila, their fingers intertwined as they shared a quiet moment together.

With a heavy heart, he broached the topic of the upcoming test series, knowing it would mean time apart from the woman he loved. "Nila," he began, his voice tinged with apprehension, "I need to tell you something."

Nila looked up from her book, her eyes meeting his with a mixture of curiosity and concern. 

"What is it, Shubman?" she asked, her voice soft yet filled with anticipation.

Taking a deep breath, Shubman explained the details of the test series against England, the venues they would be travelling to, and the lineup for the matches.