"Don't you think Jam don't have to hear Anil's 'Gali' anymore?" Sachin spoke as he sat beside his best friend. 

"Isn't he amazing? I know it... always." Sourav spoke beaming in pride looking at the young Wicketkeeper. 

"Shit... Just 2 more runs. he would have reached his 1st 150." Dada groaned. 

"And he threw his wicket away," he added shaking his head disappointedly looking at Sachin. 

"He was trying to accelerate," Sachin stated sensibly as he walked in to congratulate him. Though even he felt that "That boy" deserved to get 150 that day.  

MS Dhoni walked back happily after scoring 148 in his 5th match. Though he couldn't finish the match off, It was much better than his previous matches for India. 

His gave an excited smile as Paaji, Rahul Bhai, Anil Bhai, Lachu Bhai came and said how amazing he was as they patted his back. But his excitement didn't last long as he noticed Dada never came except for the dry pat before they went to the field. 

MS decided to keep these thoughts aside and decided to concentrate on his keeping. They won the match. MS got his first man of the match.

But something was amiss. "Why didn't dada say anything?" He wondered sadly for the nth time. If only he know Dada was attacked by some naggy kid or other whenever he tried to go to MS.

MS got his answers when Yuvi arrogantly said "It's about winning matches not about hitting sixes"  and Akash Chopra said about how many youngsters get a great start but seldom continue it. "Most of the people don't stand more than 2-3 series. One match doesn't decide anything." 

"He thinks I won't stay for long, so only he doesn't even consider me as part of the team." MS thought. He doesn't want to let it affect him but it did hurt... a lot.

"Today you should be proud of yourself not grumpy."  MS heard Dada's voice as he sat in the bus looking out of the window lost in his thoughts.

"Why? You are not proud of me anyway." MS spoke before he could stop himself. 

"I mean.. I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like..." He started explaining almost immediately.

"What made you assume that I'm not proud of you?" Sourav asked a bit taken aback.

"You... You didn't say anything?" MS spoke. No.... accused.

"You destroyed the entire Pakistani bowlers. You made medium pacers look like a spinner. Almost ended Afridi's bowling career. won us the match almost single-handedly. and you assumed I won't be proud of you?" Dada spoke trying to make sense. Godddd... All he asked for was one sane kid.

"You are? You think I did well?" MS asked a bit excited. 

"Doesn't the MOM lying in your lap show how good you were?" Dada wanted to say.

"Ofcourse.. Today You were just....... letal. I'm so happy mahiya. I always knew this is what you are cabable on your day... Destroying the opposition and you proved me right today." Dada said instead.

MS grinned in response maybe a bit more than he collected the award.

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2007 t20 WC after winning aganist Pakistan in ball out. 1st thing Yuvi did after coming back to the hotel was video call big bro's updating them everything as if they haven't seen the live on T.V. Bajju, Sree, Ajit, Robin, Rp joined him of course. While Viru sat with their technical manager by guiding him about the song's he needs in his iPod.

"I can't believe you people actually did that?" MS spoke in anger as he entered the room not caring to come in front of the camera.

"Abey... what happened to you now?" Yuvi asked lazily.

"Rahul Bhai stepped down. he is named as ODI captain for Australia series." Patsy informed calmly as MS refused to speak.

"Ohhhh...." Yuvi said not knowing how he should react. he just dragged MS in front of the camera.

"Mahi... listen..." Rahul started.

"Why? Why should I? None of you felt it is necessary to talk to me before. the why now?" MS spoke in anger. Dada signed he was expecting this.

"Mahiya..." Dada tried to help his friend.

"Don't mahiya me now... I don't wanna talk to any of you. I just captained one match... woh bhi harthe harthe jheethe hai... and you... You don't even care about how I feel... You just... Just decide and expect me to follow." MS grumped. He can act cool and unaffected on the field but he is not. He is a human... He is Kid... and seems like everyone forgot that.

"Mahi... You know that it's..." Rahul started.

"Bhai mai sach mai gussa hu... I don't want to listen to anything. Not now for sure." MS cut him off. Looking away from the camera but just not leaving.

"Mahi..." Dada spoke calmly. MS didn't respond. "Mahiya... harthe harthe nahi jheethe hai... We won by snatching the game from under their nose. Many times we will have bad overs it's all about holding the nerve and making the comeback. And you that amazingly kiddo. The way you handled the pressure in last over it didnt look it was your 1st match at all."

"Sachi? I will manage na dada? I'm not terrible na?" MS asked forgetting his anger for a moment. Maybe he came here just to listen to that, even though he was very angry with them at the moment.

"Of course not... You were amazing. Champion you are... Absolute Champion." Dada assured with pride.

"Me then?" Yuvi added. He can't hold back and let this idiot have the attention more than he already got no matter what the situation is.

"you... You are My Superstar," Dada spoke making Yuvi grin.

"Mahi... Let's think about everything later. Now concentrate on WC. One day at a time?" Dada added before some else pop in like Yuvi.

MS nodded. 

"But I'm still angry at you all. And Rahul Bhai... I won't talk to you... EVER." MS said stubbornly as stumped out of the room.

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2nd April 2011... MS and Yuvi hurried out of the conference hall after the press meet. They just want to be with the team... with their family... be together... jump, scream and celebrate together..... But these stupid press conferences.

As they entered Sachin's room they saw Dada is clicking Anil Bhai's picture as Bhai held the world cup and Paaji clapping and cheering happily. 

"Dadaaa...." MS almost jumped on Sourav covering the distance in a split second. Sourav just held him grinning... They were all too happy to say anything.

"Dada... You also go na... I will click the picture of all of you together." MS suggested excitedly as he took the camera.

"Yuvi... Hatt..." He ordered as he saw Yuvi jumping on Anil. Yuvi obliged as he ran to Champine bottle in Nehraji's hand.

"One second," Dada spoke as he ran and brought the tablet from sonu. MS frowned a second before his smile widened... Rahul Bhai is on a video call. He is standing on the bed with his Indian jersey one... screaming and shouting.

"I have told this idiot 100 times to come here today," Dada spoke a bit irritated as he held the tab in the position that Rahul comes in the Picture and WC with another hand along with Sachin and Anil.

"Cheers..." They all screamed and MS clicked the most perfect picture of his life.

It was almost 4 in the morning when everyone settled on the floor tired.

Some slept, some zoned out... MS just slumped against dada with his eyes half-closed.

"Mahiya... sleep properly... phir sai back pain hoga." Dada spoke slowly.

"Dada... You didn't tell me if I did well yesterday." MS asked making Sourav chuckle. 

"Dada... Bolo na. why are you laughing," MS winced.

"You won WC yesterday Mahi..." Dada spoke with a smile.

"Woh mai akhele thodi ki hai... But you tell me... Did I make you proud?" MS spoke honestly sitting straight waiting for Dada's answer. 

and suddenly Dada saw a long-haired debutant mahi before him and his heart filled with so much love for this boy.

"Do you know what is my most prized possession is?" Dada asked back. MS frowned in confusion. 

"This?" MS asked pointing to the WC. Dada nodded No with a smile.

"This... " Said Dada as he held MS by his shoulder. MS frown deepened for a second until he understood what dada meant. 

He jumped on Dada and gave him a bone-crushing hug.... "My mahiya..." Sourav whispered holding him.

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2014.... Night after MS announces his sudden retirement...

MS was fidging with the phone... he has typed and deleted a number so many times that he remembered it now... But he just didn't dare to click on that call button.

Phone rung suddenly startling him a bit displaying the same number. Taking a deep breath MS answered the call.

"Mahiya..." Came the voice from another end

"Dada...I...I" He fumbled with his words. He just doesn't know what to say...... or he doesn't want to say.

"You don't have to explain anything mahiya..." Dada spoke calmly. "I didn't call you to ask you anything kiddo... If you took this extreme step...I'm sure this must be the best option available... I trust you... Mahiya." 

MS got teary... He desperately needed someone who would just hold him without any questions or explanations. He should have known he has his Dada... he will always have his Dada.

"Did I do well Dada?" MS asked in a teary tone.

"So well that you would never need anyone validation mahi," Dada said.

" I would always want your's though," MS spoke. Dada couldn't help but smile. He has got the stupidest, stubborn yet cutest and most lovable younger brother ever.

"You... you were the best Mahi... I bet my life that no one would have done it better than you... I... I'm proud that you debuted under me kiddo... I'm proud that I got you as my younger brother." Dada spoke with pride.

"Dada...I..." MS fumbled again, this time because he can't comprehend his emotions.

"I will be there at Rachi to receive you day after tomorrow. I'm with you mahi...even if not physically..." 

"Dada... You..." 

"I'm here kiddo... Sleep..." Dada assured and somehow it did help so much. 

"You were, are and will the absolute champion mahiya..." MS heard faintly before he dozed off with a peaceful smile of in his face.

Tanoooo... Happy Birthday...Here is your Mahi Dada... 

Normal People accept birthday gifts with humility... Bests demands one....

Ahahhahah..... Love you anyway... (Not to moon and back... because that lasts only for 19 hours right? )