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International debut

Ishan chilled in his room, enjoying a break before the start of another domestic season. He was in Patna, spending time with his family and friends. Due to the restrictions, the players were given a break as the pandemic was still there.

Suddenly, his phone buzzed, breaking the silence. A message from BCCI flashed on his screen.

"Check the latest squad for the next series against England."

Ishan's heart skipped a beat. Was his dream coming true?

With trembling hands, he scrolled through the list. His eyes widened and joy overflowed as he saw his name. Ishan Kishan, selected for the Indian team.

His eyes sparkled, his hard work, dedication had finally paid off. He leapt out of the bed, screaming with excitement.

His parents rushed to his room, concern turning into curiousity as they saw his smile.

"Kya hua, beta?" His mother asked.

"Selection ho gaya. Indian ko represent karte dikunga abb." He replied, excitedly.

Overwhelmed with emotions, his mother tearfully wrapped her arms around him while his father just watched them with gratitude and pride.

"Sirf apna hi nhi, hamara bhi sapna poora kiya hain tumne!" His father exclaimed.

His eyes scanned the screen again and again, to make sure he hasn't misread anything. He rubbed his eyes and refreshed the chat, his heart racing in anticipation.

But the words remained, his name in bold letters.

His parents' phone buzzed nonstop, relatives and friends flooding them with congratulations. His father answered calls from old friends and cricket associates.

Their living room transformed into a celebration room, filled with tears of joy, laughter and pride.

As news spread, local media reached his house. "Ishan. About to make his international debut in cricket!" A reporter announced.

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Ishan then dialed his teammate, Surya.

"Bhaiya, can't believe we made it! Ishan exclaimed.

Surya's laughter echoed through the line. "Haan, we did it!"

"We are going to rock this, our partnership will be unbelievable!"

"Bilkul! We have worked hard for years. Now, it's time to shine on the big platform." Surya replied.

Their conversation filled with memories and anticipation.

"What are your plans for the debut match?" Surya inquired.

"Going to win. Got my family behind me." Ishan replied.

"Well, same here! My family is crying out of joy and the media is going crazy." Surya said, a hint of amusement in his voice.

As they talked, their excitement grew. Their dream finally came true.

His phone then buzzed from an incoming text from Shubman, his best friend.

"Congratulations! You made it to team India. Now we have opening partner!"

Ishan grinned and returned back to the call with Surya.

"Bhaiya, sab congratulate kar rahe hain hame. Abhi text aaya shubman ka." Ishan said.

"Mujhe bhi aaya, aur aa rhe hain bahut sare. Chalo tab baad mein baat karte hain, abhi celebrate karte hain na family ke saath." Surya said and hung up, without waiting for Ishan's response.