Story A Story of an Indian||Episode 7b out.||

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Is this you binnu?
 

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The fixtures for the Vijay Hazare Knockout T20 were out.
It was scheduled to start on 26th of March, 2009 and end up on 31st of march, 2009.
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We officially announced the squad.
All the teams except Tamil Nadu did announce the squad.
The Tamil Nadu's Squad was expected on 24th as the head coach, Mr.Raman was on a job to coach Indian Under 19 team in Australia.
So, we all were called to HCA on 19th march, 2009, 06:00 PM in the evening.
We were given practice kits and official team apparel on that day.
Then, the manager of our team, Mr.Sudheer, came up and read out the squad.
And I was amazed as he first said something about ME:eek::eek:..!!
I was shocked. He was saying that ,"There is a newbie of 17, who will be with HCA from now on. So, first , We'll start with him.
He read out the names and on the LED screen, The following picture was displayed:-
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He even said that the other teams except Tamil Nadu, even announced the squads.
Those were:-
Karnataka:-
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Mumbai:-
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Punjab:-
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Rajasthan:-
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Bengal:-
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Delhi:-
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Then, I went back to home, leaving my apparel in the room provided to me.

I even packed up my total cricket kit in home. I called up all my friends and Vishal was at my home.

I was feeling sad as because of him, I was in the squad. But he was not.

Of course, it was the result of what he did previously.

If the manager asked, he was lying that he had injuries but when I asked, He neatly bowled. And when manager asked us to get up warmed, he was sitting in air conditioned room seeing the gals who were performing gymnastics:p:p
And even his on field behavior was not up to the mark. While playing Ranji earlier that year, he screamed on R.P, who did hit a century:p:p and did give Vishal an Easy catch.

He wished me good luck and I even did meet my Local club coach, all my friends out there.
Everyone wished my good luck and asked me to keep the name of Hyderabad.

I returned home by 09:30PM. I took some supper and I sticked to the bed.

 
Great to see you got into the team, that's what its all about. Hopefully you'll get a few appearances and impress everyone watching.

Nice update.
 
And the reason why I haven't posted Chennai Squad is I am planning of Having Suren in that squad.
So, I've decided to ask him.
 
Binnu, I need a big favor. Can you send the roster with Karnataka squad? I want to use that Karnataka squad in my story too. ;) Also tell me is there any lineup editor for C07? I was having the plans to continue the game in C04, but after seeing Karnataka squad here, it's tempting me to continue in C07 :)
 
Binnu, I need a big favor. Can you send the roster with Karnataka squad? I want to use that Karnataka squad in my story too. ;) Also tell me is there any lineup editor for C07? I was having the plans to continue the game in C04, but after seeing Karnataka squad here, it's tempting me to continue in C07 :)

yeah, I'll send it but don't forget to thank Rahul911 as he did that roster..:):)
 
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The next morning, I received a phone call from my Captain, Tirumalsetti Suman about the practice game to be held between Hyderabad and Karnataka.
He informed me that the match was scheduled at Hyderabad and I was to arrive there by 09:00 Am sharply.
So, I got ready and me along with my brother, went to stadium and reported there by 08:30AM.
My family members, relatives called up me whether I was comfortable or not.
I replied that I was 100% all right and even I gave confidence to my mom who got tears that I was leaving her for 10 days.
Soon I reached the ground, I went up to my room.
I was surprised to see that I was going to share room with Pragyan Ojha. (Through out the tour)
He was sleeping when I entered the room.
I put up my total luggage and went up to coach asking the match details.

I knew that the match was planned before 10 days but we weren't informed to test how could we face some unexpected situations.
Then even Ojha got up. He got ready by 15 minutes.
Finally it was 10 in the morning when the practice began.
Myself along with Suman discussed some important tactics which would be helpful in T20's.
I learnt that the match was scheduled to begin at 08:00PM in the evening.
I was the wicketkeeper.
Even though it was a practice game, I had some tension in me as it was my debut Match to play for Hyderabad.

Suman asked me to concentrate on batting as there weren't many southpaws in Karnataka.

I even went to the pitch and saw it carefully as if I know reading pitch:p:p
Then came on Suman and asked what do I think of that pitch.

I Replied his that both batsmen and bowlers will have equal support. (I said that after seeing the previous recent matches.

I went on to bat for Quadri Ahmed.

We even had support from the ex-ICLists who signed out and were in the period of ban.
Alfred Absolem bowled me at mid 120's.
Indra Shekar twisted the ball as much as he could do.
Kaushik Reddy even bowl me.
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Then, it was the time for lunch where I met with Karnataka players.
As I know Kannada, I just went and poked Kumble and I said that it was my pleasure meeting him. I even met Rahul Dravid, Uthappa, Akhil and Vinay Kumar.
Everyone wished me good luck.

Then, I wanted to keep the wickets which Suman denied.
For a change, I asked him whether can I bowl??
He gave green signal and made me bowl with 70 overs old ball:(:(.
Batsmen were hitting like anything..
Ambati Rayudu hit 4 consecutive sixes and then, I thought it would be appropriate if I become the successor of Stuart Broad.
So, I took some rest and I concentrated on Batting again.
At 05:00 PM,
everyone in our team were instructed to stop the physical practice and we were asked to go on to the temple near by.
We did go and come back by 06:00PM.

The local news channels were already up and were showing the situation out in the stadium.

Just we had some slight practices on the ground.

It was the time for toss.

Suman was dressed up and he moved to the pitch.
At the same time, we even had Robin Uthappa moving on to the pitch.

Well, I even got dressed up and even padded up as I'll have to pad up even if we had to field.

Karnataka won the toss and there were to bat first.

So, I got wicketkeeper gloves on. My hands were shaking.

Suman got to me and gave me some confidence.

He even said that now I won't face the opposition directly. I'll have to face our bowlers and just stop the balls.
If I'd have batted, I'd have faced the opposition directly as I was the opening Batsman.

Okay, what ever was happened was good.

It was a decent crowd.

The Kannadiga's came up with bat.

Muralidharan Gautam came up along with Robin Uthappa.

We were near the sight screen at that time in a small meet.

Our captain Suman said that we're opening our bowling with Shoaib Maqsusi.

I was walking down as I din't had anything related to me.
But Raghava Stopped me and he was saying that everyone should walk at a time.

Then after that meet, I started walking with a marker pen in my hands. expecting the fans to ask for autographs. :p:p
The total crowd cheered up with a great noise.
No one asked ME but some people asked Suman, Raghava, Arjun etc, etc.
I was dissappointed. Then came a girl of my age who asked autograph. I gave her and asked her name as she was the first one to ask autograph:p:p

Everyone took on the positions.

Maqsusi was loosening up himself.

Suman was the first slip.
He was setting field. I even was helping him in shouting:p:p

Then it was my first ball to keep for Hyderabad.

I was feeling nervous. Suman wished me good luck......

What would happen..??

Just wait for the next update......


 
Autograph so soon? You must be a popular face of that area ;) Hope you didn't sign with gloves. :D Keep up the good works :banana2 And ya, don't try too much like Dhoni & beware of my sledging when TN comes and play there. :D
 
Autograph so soon? You must be a popular face of that area ;) Hope you didn't sign with gloves. :D Keep up the good works :banana2 And ya, don't try too much like Dhoni & beware of my sledging when TN comes and play there. :D
yup mate, and I even say you that I'll kick you for Six Sixes:p:p(In one over)
 
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Suman went to his position. (Gully point)
Raviteja came to his position. (First slip)

Our new kit and Maqsusi ready with the new ball..

Umpire called "Lets Play Gentlemen...."

I got a bit more nervous...

Maqsusi started his run up.

Muralidharan Gautam was to face it...

Maqsusi bowled.....

Nicked Gautam's bat.....

I was thinking that it was inside edge and attempted the catch as if it was coming towards leg side.

But it was a offside nick...

Raviteja Dived....

the crowd got up.....

Umpire lifted his hand up.....

Maqsusi was celebrating and Gautam was walking...

My mind said." You idiot. its a wicket.. celebrate.."
"Howzaaaaa....."
I shouted and went on to the pitch congratulating Maqsusi...

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Then, Dravid was to get in..
I thought that he could build up the partnership and can be helpful for KSCA's innings.

Maqsusi was ready for the next ball..
Dravid took his position and the second ball was on.

Dravid lifted the ball slightly towards cover region.

The fielder out there took that catch easily.........

Then again my mind said,"You idiot. Thats a wicket..."
"Howzaaaa..."
I shouted and went to the team...
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Then everyone was watching with anticipation...

Then before my mind said me, I myself even felt tension as it was Hat trick ball.

Maqsusi did bowl but Chogule did leave it to me..
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"Yeppieee..... I got the ball to my hands.."My mind said..:p:p

The opening runs for Karnataka were made by Chogule after he hit a cover drive.
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It was the time for their skipper, Robin Uthappa.
The first ball he faced was li'l bit lifted up and he made sure that it was atleast a four..!!
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Then Deepak proved that he was not a kid to watch someone hitting the shots.
He even did lift the ball and this time, he made sure that it goes all the way for a six..!! I became a spectator as I even support Karnataka..:p:p
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The game went on and on and at a stage, We got Deepak Chogule out..
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The game went on and on with some power hitting and regular wickets at the same time..
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Someone called C.Raghu did play anchor role at last by hitting 66 runs in 41 balls.
Manish Pandey came up and hit a six and 2 fours in last three balls.
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They ended up at 159 when my mind thought
" India at the World Cup Final, ended up 158 and set Pak a target of 159. Now
I have to be Hyderabadi Misbah and take the match off from Karnataka..!!

I had a little fear of facing Anil Kumble and Sunil Joshi.
But, they both were Spinners. So, I thought that timing could do the work with them.

Then went on to pavilion and drank Dabur Glucose as it was our sponsor..:p:p
I even took some milk and went to the coach and asked how did perform??

He replied that my performance was not bad but improving little bit don't cost me anything..
So, I said that I'll try better batting.
Then, our team captain announced batting order.
I was to open up the batting with him. (as a striker:()
I got totally nervous and my legs were slightly shaking.
But as I was padded up, the weight of pads made my legs straight.

Then Suman came to me and said," Don't get nervous. Just be calm.
Kumble is not any god.

And don't try any hard hittin..........................................................................................."



and thats it...


I started dancing..........................................

Why the hell was I dancing??
To Be continued....


Expect the reason why I was dancing and get 1000vCash free.
a) The match was cancelled abruptly.
b) I got Injured..
 
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