𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 - shubman gill ✓

14. records and rumours

The sun beat down on the cricket ground, casting a golden hue over the spectators who filled the stands with buzzing energy. Shubman Gill stood at the crease, his bat poised like a gladiator's sword, ready to etch his name into the annals of cricket history. The scoreboard flashed his score: 199 runs. A collective murmur rose from the crowd, anticipation hanging thick in the air.

In the commentary box, Nithya's heart raced as she watched the drama unfold on the field. She knew what was at stake. She leaned forward, her voice urgent as she spoke into the microphone, addressing the commentators. "What's the world record for the fastest 2000 runs in ODIs?"

The commentators furrowed their brows, their fingers flying over keyboards to search for the answer. "The record is currently held at 143 innings," one of them replied after a moment, his voice carrying over the airwaves. "Shubman Gill needs a six to reach 2000 runs and break that record."

Nithya's breath caught in her throat as she watched Shubman prepare to face the next delivery. The tension was palpable, the crowd holding its breath as the bowler ran in. With a powerful swing, Shubman connected with the ball, sending it soaring high into the air.

The ball sailed over the boundary ropes, disappearing into the stands with a thunderous roar from the crowd. Six runs. Shubman Gill had done it. He had reached 2000 runs in ODIs, becoming the fastest player to achieve the milestone in just 146 balls.

Cheers erupted from the stands as Shubman removed his helmet, his face breaking into a victorious smile. 

He raised his bat to acknowledge the crowd, his chest swelling with pride at the achievement. Then, as if sensing her presence, he kissed his bat and sent the kiss flying towards Nithya in the commentary box.

Nithya chuckled through her tears, her heart bursting with pride and love for the man who had just etched his name into cricketing history. She wiped a tear from her cheek, her voice trembling with emotion as she spoke into the microphone. 

"What a momentous occasion! Shubman Gill has not only reached 2000 runs in ODIs but has done so in record-breaking fashion!"

Down on the field, Shubman's teammates gathered around him, offering congratulations and celebratory hugs. But his eyes searched the stands until they found Nithya's, a smile of pure joy spreading across his face as he mouthed, "I love you."

The evening sun cast a warm, golden hue over the bustling streets as Shubman and Nithya walked hand in hand towards their favourite café. Nithya's heart still fluttered with the residual excitement of Shubman's record-breaking innings earlier that day, her hand fitting perfectly in his as they strolled along.

They entered the cozy café, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the soft hum of chatter from other patrons. Finding a corner table by the window, they settled in, their smiles mirroring the gentle ambience around them.