"We will wage war against whole world Virat, Just say that you are ready to win, Virat." jaddu heart pleaded.

It was 9 at night when Virat was taken to the operation theatre. Everyone was rooted in their places. Sacred to move, Sacred to talk, Scared to think...One thing that kept them going was hope. Hope that Virat would be back. Every passing minute seemed like ages. They wished and hoped that night pass soon then again sacred to think want morning holds.

"We are not gonna send our Virat Bhaiya. Not even if you ask us." Kuldeep said stubbornly as broke down before God's idol.

Sourav was standing at the window of the corridor looking at his phone with a surprised-shocked face.

"What happened?"Yuvi demanded as he approached Sourav.

"Virat has mailed that he is retiring from all formats of cricket," Sourav said signing as there was no point in arguing with Yuvi, He will get he wants anyhow.

"You can accept it. You just can't."Yuvi said angrily.

"Of course not Yuvi. It's just... I got the mail in the evening, maybe Virat set some timer or something. See the time he chose, middle of the match if everything was normal So that everyone will be angry with him for ditching the match. Why was he being so hard on himself?" Sourav wondered sadly.

"That thought that we may or maybe be alive the next day, It is more horrible than death itself," Yuvi whispered pained remembering his own dack days.

Sourav pulled him and hugged him tightly assuring that everything is fine

MS eyes found Yuvi-Dada. After all these years, Yuvi, Bajju, Zak, in fact, he himself would turned to dada if they ever have any problem because they know that there Dada would be there, He would fight along with them, on there behalf if need. Suddenly he realised how much he failed as a brother. He couldn't make Virat trust him enough. His Cheeku felt that it is better to be along than being with him. MS suddenly felt suffocating, he needs some fresh air. He was about to get up hurriedly when he realised Jassi and harry snuggling to him. He sank back tightening his hold on them.

"You can't run away Captain... How much ever you ran, we will follow you." Hardik heart wailed stubbornly.

Shikar was sitting beside Rohit. At a point of time, Rohit's behaviour scared him more than Virat's health. Rohit was so confident about Virat's recovery that he was actually telling Shikar about how he will make Virat pay for scaring everyone. Shikar felt that Rohit might go mad if god forbidden, something bad happens.

That night no one slept...It was like they all were fighting with nature because Virat's life was not just his, But every person the room has a share in it.

At 4 in the morning, Surgery was done. Doctors said though they removed tumour successfully, they will get to know consequences only after Virat's gains conscious after effect of seductive go down. And team's wait continued for 5more hours.

"Just hold on Virat, We will always be there to support you."Shikar's promised.

It had been 4 days since Virat's surgery. 4 days since Doctors throw a bomb on them stating Virat slipped into a coma. Days just passed after that. Everyone tried to be brave and optimistic giving hope and strength to each other but from Inside everyone are broken. MS and Rohit didn't leave Virat for a minute while others were sent back to the hotel every night as they can't stay at the hospital for the day. All four days were the same, They started with hope and ended with disappointment.

Currently, the Indian team was at Pune for the second ODI against SA as they can't go on cancelling all the matches. The team directly arrived at the stadium from the hospital an hour back.

The press conference was going on well as Rohit calmly explained the media that He just had to lead the team from were Virat left it and see what he can do for the team as a caption in Virat's absence.

But then these reposters has to mess it up so one of them ask Rohit, What are his long term plans of Rohit as Virat is not gonna come back anytime soon or maybe never. Rohit felt the fury built up in him like never before. He was about to use all the swear words he learnt from Virat not caring about camera's surrounding but as always Jinks came in his rescue.

"None of you thought about that. We as friends, as a team, believe that Virat would be back in no time. For now, all we will be focusing is to win today's game."Jinks snapped at the reporters before he dragged Rohit away.

It is not any rocket science that India without Virat Kohli is can never be same as India with Virat Kohli. Absence of Virat is enough to raise the morale of the opponent team. As if that was not enough Rohit managed to get his figure fractured in 3rd over itself. He tried to play but gave up and retired hurt in 10th over. The match was onesided. Though MS tried hard to follow his principle of 'being in the moment' but failed miserably for once. India but surprisingly none of the team cared at the moment. All they were thinking about is flying back to Virat the same night.

None realised at the moment but that was actually what Virat feared. All of them being stuck up along with him. Next 3 days were a blur too. Nothing changed. Most of the time team just laying around Virat's room talking and complaining to him. Hoping that he would respond but every damn time all they got is a disappointment.

"How much more will you sleep, Vi. Today even Jinks was saying he is missing our fights. Chal Utna...We will make him crazy, we will eat off his brains." Rohit said sitting beside Virat's bed.

Rohit was out of the team due to finger injury so he was beside Virat with his plastered hand. Entire team went to Delhi for 3rd ODI that night and AB had to go to SA for some Urgent work.

"Talking with you it feels like getting blue ticks but not reply in WhatsApp. Even Rithika never ignored me as much as you are doing now." Rohit complained as he slept holding Virat's hand in his and resting his head on it.

Rohit sleep was disturbed due to slight movement under his head. He was irritated for the disturbance for a second then woke with a jolt realising it is Virat hand that is moving.

"Vi...Virat..." Rohit whispered looking keenly at Virat trying to confirm that he was not dreaming.

"Vi...get...get up..." he stammered trying to shake Virat by his shoulder. Virat growled.

Rohit froze for a moment before he went crazy and yelled for the doctor so loudly that the entire hospital would have heard it. He stood yelling in happy tears not ready to leave Virat even for a second.

Dr Tani came running in panic hearing Rohit's yell.

"What happened?"She asked as she entered the room.

"Vi...Virat woke up."Ro said still shouting in happiness. "Don't shout." She said calmly as she signed in relief.

"Mr Sharma can you please wait outside."She said as she reached Virat's side to check him.

"No...I'm not leaving Virat," Rohit shouted stubbornly.

"Point no 1: Don't shout. Point no 2: Get out and let me do my work."She hissed glaring at him losing her patience.

Rohit went out sadly mumbling something. But sadness lasted for 2 minutes as he realised Virat is actually fine. He finally got his best friend back. He was so happy that it didn't even strike him that he should inform anyone. He was just smiling and thanking God. He wants to shout and jump around but stopped remembering the doctor's warning. Doctors were checking Virat for the past 15 minutes.after all the waiting Rohit has done these 15 seemed toughest.

"Virat is fine. You can go talk to him. But we have perform some medical tests, So we will be taking him 30 minutes." Dr Tani said.

"Ok...ok.."Rohit said as he started going towards Virat's room.

"Mr Sharma listen. Though Mr Kohli gained his consciousness, He is very weak. It's pretty normal though. He would have a proper grip of his hands and probably won't be able to move on his own for days, So take care of that and..."Dr Tani tried to explain.

"Ya....Ya...I will take care."Rohit said hurriedly desperate to see Virat.

Tani signed as she gave way to Rohit. It annoys her when people don't listen to her instructions completely. But there wasn't any use talking to Rohit hyperactive Sharma so she went on to call someone sensible.

"I never knew that you hate my sleep so much that you will come back from Coma just to disturb me," Rohit said chuckling as he saw Virat looking around the hospital walls with his eyes wide open. Rohit started feeling nervous, What if all this is a dream and wakes up.

Virat turned to see Rohit standing at the door with tears in his eyes. Virat thought he would never be able to see Rohit again. Now, all this so unreal.

"Ro..." Whispered in teary tone. His Entire body was paining like hell. But he won't mind that at all because this pain shows that he is alive, He made it.

"Ro? Seriously now, Ro?....Idiot... Jerk... brainless...Stupid..."Rohit started angrily but ended up sobbing. He ran to Virat hugging him carefully.

"I missed you so much. I was so sacred. Idiot... jerk its all because you...You know how I felt when I saw you all...all curled up in your flat...Rascal...stupid..."Rohit stammered as he sobbed.

"Ro...I'm sorry." Virat sobbed. He wanted to hug Rohit back but couldn't as it pained a lot to move his hands.

"Teri sorry ki tho main...You know what...Very soon you will be out of this bed. I will make sure you will, then I will kick you so much that you can't walk for a week."Rohit said angrily still hugging Virat. Feeling that his best friend is finally with him.

"Why are you wearing on your hand?"Virat asked Rohit referring to his plastered hand.

"This...This is for the fancy dress competition. BCCI is organising one here in the hospital."Rohit replied sarcastically.

"I meant how did you break your hand?"Virat said rolling his eyes.

"I was trying to check the speed of the ball," Rohit said with a fake sweet smile.

"Don't try to be sarcastic Ro...It doesn't suit you at all."Virat said irritated.

"All the drama you did also doesn't suit you but you still did it na." Rohit retorted angrily.

"I said sorry na? Now, why are you taking Revenge." Virat snapped.

"Revenge? Just wait and watch. I will show you what revenge is after you get out of this damn hospital." Rohit snapped back.

"What's happening here? Sourav Ganguly asked as he entered the room along with Dr Tani.

"How are you feeling now Mr Kohli." Dr Tani asked after they exchanged pleasantries with Sourav.

"Too much body pains...Its paining even if try to move my fingers and slight headache." Virat said.

"Body pains are normal. They will be there for weeks. Don't force yourself to move or something take it slow. Headache...Try not to think too much."

"However he doesn't have a brain to think, "Rohit whispered casually.

"Please go out Mr Sharma."Dr Tani said glaring.

"Sorry...I won't talk again."Rohit said immediately.

"We will have to take Mr Kohli some tests, Sir." Dr Tani told Sourav ignoring.

"But you said tests will be done after half an after na? Still, there is some time."Rohit said immediately. How much ever lame it may sound but it sacred him to leave Virat even for a minute.

Dr Tani was fuming now. This man will never let her work in peace. If only she was not a fan of cricket or he wasn't the Rohit Sharma she would have thrown him out off hospital long back.

"Its ok doctor. You please carry on. We will wait outside."Sourav said as he dragged Rohit outside.

"Btw did you inform anyone that Virat is fine now?" Sourav asked after some time.

Rohit smiled at him sheepishly. He actually forgot to inform anyone.

"Ok...I will call and inform Virat's family, AB and also to the team." Sourav said taking out his phone.

"Sir...Why not will Video call to the team?" Rohit said excitedly.

"Not possible...They have a match in less than 30 minutes. They can't use their phones and also it's against hospital's rules to use the phone near the patient." Sourav reasoned.

"Rules are meant to be broken and there has to be a use of being BCCI president," Rohit mumbled.

"What?"Sourav said raising his eyebrow. Rohit gulped as he thought"I shouldn't have opened my mouth."

Sourav went to call and inform Vikas, Anuskha and AB. Anushka and Vikas along with his mother said they are coming to the hospital. Meanwhile, Medical test have been done and Virat was shifted back to the room.

"So lets Video call," Sourav asked Rohit smiling.

"Really...Wow..Sir that's amazing "Rohit started shouted but shut up abruptly as he saw Dr Tani glaring at him.

"Everyone will be so happy. Let's do it." Rohit said in a low excited voice.

The entire team except for MS(as he went for a toss) was sitting anxiously in front of the laptop as ordered by there BCCI president. Without any clue Why they had to attend a video conference 5 minutes before the match starts.

"Ro? What happened? Is Virat ok?"Come Bhuvi's voice followed by everyone asking him same not letting him speak.

"Stop panicking guys. Let me speak. Do I look like something is wrong? I have a surprise for you all....TATADA.."Rohit said smiling as shifted the screen towards Virat who sat there smiling.

Everything fell silent. Virat could see everyone in tears opening and closing their mouths several times as if trying to say something but couldn't.

"I'm fine guys...You should be smiling not crying." Virat said smiling but in teary tone.

"Virat Bhaiya...I missed you so much." Kuldeep wailed.

"I missed too Kuli. I missed everyone."Virat said lovingly.

"I'm so happy. Rohit Bhaiya its a best surprise ever. You are the best." Jassi told in smiling with tears.

"How come he is best...It's me who woke up." Virat asked.

"Because It was my Idea to Video call Idiot."Rohit retorted.

"You are best too, Virat Bhaiya," Jassi said hurriedly making everyone roll their eyes.

"Guys...You are happy right? Now give me a gift...Go win it for us." Virat said and Team cheered.

Just then MS was back... "Cheeku..."MS whispered as his eyes were fixed on the screen.

"I'm fine Bhai," Virat said smiling with tears. It felt like ages since MS called him Cheeku.

"I missed you so much Bhai. Come immediately after the match." Virat said in wincest tone possible.

"Of course I will. Take care of yourself." MS said smiling.

"All the best, Bhai," Virat whispered before they cut the call and went on to play the game happily.

Heyyy...Here goes a Very long update.

--Siri...