In the high-stakes world of women's cricket, where pressure is constant and headlines come easy, one stoic captain and one mischievous vice-captain learn that some games aren't played on the field. Between rain delays, rooftop confessions, and mango juice compromises, the boundary between professional and personal begins to blur...

In the world of international cricket, Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry are seen as rivals-India's unshakable batter and Australia's fearless all-rounder. But beyond the boundary, between rain delays, post-match handshakes, and quiet exchanges, something softer unfolds. But in the sporting world, where every move of yours is scrutinized by the media and the fans, can they avoid the chaos around them and claim the life they want. Read the story to know!

Smriti is known for her composed social media presence, but her "Drafts" folder on Twitter and Instagram is full of chaotic, half-written captions about how much she admires Harman's grit. One night, after a celebratory dinner, she accidentally hits "Post" on a very sentimental draft.

***** _The air at St. Jude's always smelled of two things: freshly cut grass and ambition. It was a heavy, cloying scent that Ellyse Alexandra Perry had inhaled every morning for three years. To everyone else, Ellyse was the blueprint of the academy-a fusion of athletic grace and academic precision. But as she stood on the balcony of the athletic wing, watching the new intake of scholarship students trickle through the iron gates, she felt a familiar, hollow boredom. Then, she saw her.......!!!?

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃. . A love story caught between the boundary line and the red carpet. . Smriti Mandhana X Ellyse Perry. . NOTE: it's a fictional story and doesn't intend to harm any of the real life person or relationships, treat is as fiction only and don't think of it as real.

When Smriti Mandhana was twelve, she was told a truth so absolute it settled into her bones. Ellyse Perry was hers. It was decided over polite smiles and quiet laughter-two powerful families, two prodigies, an arrangement made too early to feel real. Smriti's parents and Ellyse's parents agreed to a future marriage as if they were discussing schools or summer plans. Ellyse laughed it off. She was thirteen, brilliant and careless, too busy chasing cricket and first crushes to take grown-up promises seriously. To her, it was a joke-something to be forgotten the moment the adults left the room. Smriti did not laugh. She listened. She remembered. She claimed. From that day on, the idea rooted itself deep inside her-silent, patient, unyielding. Ellyse was not a choice. Not a possibility. Not a question. She was a certainty. So when Smriti showed up uninvited to Ellyse's dates years later, smiling sweetly as boys fled under her quiet intensity, she wasn't being cruel. She was being consistent. You don't steal what already belongs to someone else. And Smriti Mandhana had never learned how to let go of what was promised to her.

Cricket, crushes, and confessions-when the game ends, the real story begins. In the aftermath of a tough season, Smriti and Perry's bond deepens. As they navigate victories, heartbreak, and undeniable chemistry, their journey unfolds both on and off the field.

(The Unexpected Player in My XI) is a heart touching romance about two women cricketers who find love amid competition. When fearless Australian all rounder Ellyse perry joins the rcb womens team, she clashes with Elegant Indian Vice - Captain and RCB team Captain Smriti Mandhna. Through victories, defeats, and the pressures of professional cricket, will Smriti and Perry discover their love?? will perry's humble personality break the smriti's ice heart???? let's find out .. The Journey of this Two Incredible Souls.. 🤝 . . . Love from Smerry Pagalu 🎀

Clash & Connect (Harman & Healy) Alyssa Healy, the sharp-witted Australian captain, is known for her fearless batting, lightning-fast gloves behind the stumps, and an even quicker tongue. She leads with confidence, thrives under pressure, and laughs her way through storms. Off the field, she shares a strong, loving bond with her celebrated cricketer husband-two people who truly care for each other. Yet, life has a strange way of testing the heart. When Harmanpreet Kaur walks into her world, Alyssa feels a pull she never expected, one she struggles to resist. On the other side stands India's fiery captain, Harmanpreet Kaur-intense, passionate, and unyielding. She wears her heart on her sleeve, commands with raw emotion, and never hides the fire that drives her. But beneath the glory and the weight of responsibility lies a loneliness she rarely admits. When these two captains collide on the pitch, it is rivalry at its fiercest-Australia versus India, wit against fire. But between the pressure of victories and the sting of defeats, something else begins to spark: a connection that defies reason. Will Alyssa and Harman let this connection rewrite their destinies? Or will it remain just a fleeting moment of closeness-intense, unforgettable, yet temporary? "⚠️ Note: This is a fan-made story featuring a girl x girl (gxg) relationship. If you're not comfortable with or are against this community, please feel free to skip this story. It isn't intended for you." . . . Love from Smerry Pagalu 🎀

Unexpected Love in Our XI (Sequel to Unexpected Player in My XI) If you haven't read it yet, please do check out Unexpected Player in My XI. Because every story deserves to be felt from the very first heartbeat. Lots Of Love From, Smerry Pagalu 🎀