Chapter 17

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Shubman was at the practice ground, intensely focused as he worked through drills with the rest of the team

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Shubman was at the practice ground, intensely focused as he worked through drills with the rest of the team. Virat and Rohit were keeping a close eye on everyone, offering guidance and feedback.

After finishing her meeting, Sara made her way to the ground, eager to see Shubman. As she scanned the field, she spotted him sitting on the grass, clearly exhausted from the rigorous training session.

A playful idea crossed her mind, and she decided to surprise him. She quietly walked up behind him and gently placed her hands over his eyes.

"Guess who?" she said with a mischievous smile.

Shubman's lips curled into a tired but knowing grin as he reached up and touched her hands. "Sara," he said, his voice warm despite his exhaustion, "I know it's you."

Shubman turned around to face Sara, still smiling as he met her eyes. Just as they exchanged a brief, affectionate look, a few of his teammates started to notice the interaction.

Hardik, who had been stretching nearby, nudged Ishan, nodding toward the couple. Ishan grinned, and soon enough, a small crowd started gathering around Shubman and Sara, curiosity and teasing smiles plastered on their faces.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! What do we have here?" Hardik asked, his voice dripping with playful mischief.

Rohit, catching onto the situation, walked over, raising an eyebrow. "Sara, fancy seeing you here," he said with a chuckle. "You two look pretty cozy."

Ishan chimed in, "So, Shub, care to explain why our favorite visitor has taken such a liking to you?"

Shubman, realizing that there was no dodging this, exchanged a quick glance with Sara. She gave him a subtle nod, silently encouraging him to be honest.

Taking a deep breath, Shubman decided it was time to come clean. "Alright, everyone," he began, trying to keep his tone casual but failing to hide the hint of nervousness in his voice. "Sara and I... we're together."

There was a moment of silence, followed by an explosion of cheers, whistles, and claps. Hardik clapped Shubman on the back while Virat laughed, clearly delighted. "About time you told us, man!"

Sara blushed but smiled, grateful for the supportive response from the team. "We've been keeping it quiet for a while," she added, "but it felt like the right time to share with you all."

Rohit grinned, "Well, as long as we still get to see Sara around, I'm all for it. Congrats, you two."

Ishan laughed, "Just don't let this distract you on the field, Shubman. We've got matches to win!"

Shubman chuckled, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders. "Don't worry. I'm more focused than ever."

The team continued to tease and congratulate the couple, the atmosphere filled with warmth and camaraderie. Shubman and Sara shared a look of relief and happiness, knowing that they no longer had to hide their relationship from the people who mattered to them.

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