Ishman | one shots♡| Top Shubman💙| BOOK 1

🍭33. Drunk or Sober

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Context:
Cricketer Ishan and CEO Shubman🎀

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*Ishan's POV*

I ran back up the stairs, the crowd howling with praises and love for the century I had scored before the 20 overs finished. Everyone in the stadium, and probably those sitting in front of their TVs were too applauding me as my teammates gave me a pat one by one.

I removed my helmet, keeping my bat safely aside and opened the cap of a waterbottle, gulping it down in a quick breath.

"Well done, Rockstar"
There was a tight clasp on my back and I jolted due to the sudden appearance of my favourite team member.
"Harry Bhaiya!"

"Kya khela tune yaar, Ishu... Ekdam kamal. Just like your name, huh, Pocket Dynamo... Those sixes... You gotta teach me that"
"Arey Bhaiya, aapse seekh ke aapko kya sikhaunga"

I smiled and hugged him.
"Abhi to aur bhi kamal karna hai, hm?"
"Aap batsman kee saamne, main peeche"
"Shabaash. Chal fir, aaj to MOM tu hi banega"

Hardik bhai patted my back once again and everyone assembled in the ground. Surya Bhai, our t20 captain, gave us a lightweight pep talk.

"Catch ki chinta koi mat karna, huh. Surya bhai hain na, vo aise train ki tarah long off wala to pakad lenge"
Everyone laughed at my comment.
"Ay, Ishu, tu stump ke peeche pakad liyo, han"
"Kabhi chhoda hai kya"

I gave him a last wink and we proceeded to the ground. And after another amazing innings, 3 wickets by Harry Bhaiya, 3 by Jassi bhai and 1 by Abhishek, 1 by Surya bhai, and the rest two by Miyan.

We won the third match of the series with England in a row and white-washed them. Surya bhai lifted the trophy and later we had interviews. And as everyone knew, I was named the man of the match.

The interviewer was none other than Shastri sir and I was really excited too.
"Looks like this was indeed the best decision, bringing our pocket weapon back... And no doubt, he has been shining throughout the series"

I thanked him, acknowledged BCCI for their generosity, and then thanked my team too.
"And might we as well ask, are you still in the market for the ladies, eh?"

I laughed and looked back at the camera.
"I'd let anyone try, though"

Then, the interview ended, with a short laugh and a hug.

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"Party time, guys!!!"
Abhishek screamed, bringing in 4 bottles of champagne.
Harry bhai, Surya bhai, Abhishek and I opened them together and everyone got drunk as hell.

Surya bhai's phone rang and he picked it up. You see the problem with married men, they're always sober somehow.
"Devi... Hi!"
"You're drunk?"
"Itna zyada nahi, bas Ishu ke liye-"

And of course, my drunk ass had to interrupt. I joined my hands above my head and appeared in the frame.
"Bhabhi! Namaste!"
She laughed and greeted me back.
"Y'all enjoy... And please, Love, come back soon"

The whole group awed and I raised a glass.
"Guys... I might be the man of the match, but Surya bhai's the real man... So much in love that he won't even get drunk"

The group laughed and Harry bhai put his arm around my shoulder.
"Nazar hata lo Surya pe se... Aur bas isi baat pe ek aur glas-"
"Harry bhaiya bas..."
"Arey, Ishu, chhod na... Lagane de"
"Bhaiya... Yuzi bhai ki haalat dekhi thi? Vo to halke se hain, aapko kaun uthake le jayega?"