MahiRat ❤️ Denial's Surrender (Bl)

10. Chapter

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The series was now tied 1-1 after two intense matches. The Indian team had secured a convincing victory in the first match but England had come back strong in the second match leveling the series.

Unfortunately things were not going smoothly for the Indian cricket team. The 3rd ODI against England was proving to be a challenging match.

As soon as the Indian players took to the field wickets began to tumble rapidly. With seven wickets down the score stood at a precarious 227-8 with only MS Dhoni 102 (93) and RP 34 (17) at the crease contributing runs respectively.

India was finding it difficult to build a substantial score and the captain, in particular was facing a tough time.

He was visibly uncomfortable and the ice pack on his back hinted at the physical toll the match was taking on him.

Virat sat in the dugout his brow furrowed in concentration. His gaze was fixed on the field.. revealing his clear frustration.

Sonu gently patted his back hoping to ease his tension "relax cheeku" Sonu offered soothingly "don't get angry.. no matter how much we said he wasn't going to listen to us."

Virat's irritation grew evident "I can't understand his stubbornness sonu bhai" he exclaimed "look at him out there.. he's clearly finding it difficult."

Yuvi joined the conversation "It's like this with him.. he's always so determined to do things his way, It's frustrating at times."

And so.. India emerged victorious in the series. The Indian captain's resilience shone through once more as he led his team to triumph, all while enduring the discomfort of his back.

And after this match in 2008 ODI rankings MS Dhoni the captain of the Indian team holds the 5th position.

As the team bus pulled into the hotel driveway, the Indian team still riding the high of their victory.

Mahi though enduring discomfort was among the last to disembark from the bus. He paused briefly to ease his muscles, a small grimace crossing his face.

Sonu was right behind him offering silent support with a hand on Mahi's shoulder as they walked towards the entrance.

In the hotel the team dispersed to their rooms eager to unwind.. inside mahi immediately headed for the bed ready to lie down and give his aching back a rest.

"Do you need anything" Sonu asked.

Mahi shook his head with a small smile on his lips "i'm fine sonu.. just need to rest, you should get some rest too. It's been a long day."

Sonu hesitated for a moment then nodded. "alright but if you need anything just call me okay?

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Mahi lay on his bed his body still glistening from a recent shower. Wrapped in the quiet solitude of his room he was clearly in discomfort.. his face etched with lines of pain.

Virat emerged from the bathroom with a towel gently drying his hair. His gaze fell upon Mahi and his heart ached at the sight in front of him.

A storm of emotions raged within Virat as he stared at Mahi frustration gripping his heart like a stubborn weed.

Sensing the subtle change in the room's energy mahi slowly turned to face Virat. His eyes filled with a quiet compassion locked onto Virat's "Cheeku" he murmured softly into the stillness.