Virat was trying to sleep in his room but the sleep was far away from his eyes. He was trying.. trying hard but still was not able to.

"Virat got out too early"

"Virat Kohli jinhone Pakistan ke khilaf pichhale T20 World Cup me bahut hi achchhi pati kheli thi woh 4 run banake out"

"And it's a Golden Duck for Virat"

"100 ke strike rate se khel rahe hai Virat Kohli"

"Virat Kohli got out on a Duck in 5 balls"

Virat sat on the bed feeling really heavy. Those statements and him not being able to score much runs in the ongoing T20 World Cup was again making him restless but at the same time he was going back into that self blaming mental zone which was scaring him more.

Virat: Stop thinking about that phase Virat just stop thinking about it.. aahhhh.. why am I not able to stop thinking? Just why?

Virat was pulling his hair out of frustration. He just was not able to decide on what he should do. He cannot share it with Rohit also as he knew he was still not over the loss of World Cup 2023 final. Though he himself was not fully over it but yes he was in better state than him at least in this particular case.

Virat: I guess I should take the meds else I will go mad because of this anxiety.

Thinking this, he opened the side drawer of the bed and then looked at the medicine box kept in it. He stared at it for a while still was not fully sure on what he should do but ultimately he took out the box and took the strip of the medicine. He knew taking meds will not be good at the longer period but he was not able to think of anything else. This time he cannot even talk to Anushka as she herself was busy with Akaay and Vamika. 

Virat took a deep breath and started adjusting everything on the bed like his blanket, pillow, his sitting position on the bed everything as his medicine was of really high power and he used to start getting sleepy within few moments as high power medicine plus was higher in power than his body could handle so he used to fell asleep even earlier than it should in normal case.

Virat again took a deep breath and was about to tear the medicine strip to take out one pill when his phone started beeping with so many notifications. He felt strange and then keeping everything aside, he took his phone and found there were so many messages by his certain Rahuliya. Virat frowned and was about to open the message when again a notification of next message came and before Virat could properly see the notification, he got a call from Rahul. He sighed and then picked up the call.

Rahul: Good Evening Virat..

Virat: Good Morning Rahuliya

Rahul: Don't call me that

Virat could not stop himself from chuckling in his that state of mind too. His Rahuliya can literally made him feel like an elder brother even after being the youngest one in the siblings in the family.

Virat: Achchha tell me why have you called me so early in the morning there? You should be spending quality time with Tia and not with me idiot.

Rahul: Haha Very funny. Now put your phone on speaker and open our chat na Virat. Go shoo...

Virat: Are..

Rahul: Open it na.

Rahul literally said it like a whining kid making Virat shook his head and do as he said. As soon as Virat opened his and Rahul's chat he was shocked.

Virat (almost shouting): What the hell Rah?

Rahul (casually): What?

Virat: How on earth you sent me these many reels and posts? Are you made? There are almost 100s of reels and posts.

Rahul: Ha na. Chalo let's see all the reels and posts together.

Virat was speechless for a while. He was shocked that how can a person ask to watch reels and posts early in the morning instead of doing something productive.

Rahul: Hello.. Virat.. Are you there? Hello??

Virat: Haan.. ha I am on the line.

Rahul: Great now come to first reel.

Virat: Rah.. Are you serious?

Rahul: Of course I am Virat.

Virat: Rah..

Rahul: Please na Virat bhaiya please..

Virat: Don't Virat bhaiya me Rahuliya

Rahul didn't say anything. There was a complete silence. Virat frowned.

Virat: Hello.. Rah.. ?

No response.

Virat checked the phone was sitll ongoing. He sighed and again shook his head. He scrolled till the first reel of the chat.

Virat: Rahuliya.. I have reached till the first reel. Now let me know when to start playing it.

Rahul smiled.

Rahul: That's like my Virat. Play the reel now.

It was the reel of Virat and Rahul containing their hugs and everyone's and admin's most favorite was Rahul's maiden century one.

A smile came on Virat's face watching it.

Rahul: Now the second one.

He directly moved onto second as they both did not need to discuss about the feeling of their hugs. They know what those hugs matter to them.

It was a post containing Virat and Rahul doing titanic pose

Virat chuckled.

Virat: Rahuliya.. This was really bad of you. Zabardasti karwaya tha tumne mujse pose.

Rahul: Being your first kiddo I have my rights you know

Virat chuckled but agreed wholeheartedly. They saw some friendship reels and posts. But then there was a change of reels.

It was a reel containing people asking Virat to leave Anushka and How he made her GruhLakshmi

Then there was a reel when celebrities were stating that Virat and Anushka are the Ideal Couple

It was a post containing Virat and Anushka both celebrating each other's success

It was reel containing how fearless Team India in tests when Virat was the captain

It was a reel containing how Rohit asked Virat to come again to give him Guard of Honour on his 100th Test Match

It was a reel with his downfall but how his all teammates and even the other International players have backed him

It was then a reel containing how Virat failed consistently but how he bounced back.

It was a reel of his magnificent 89 against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2022 and how everyone celebrated that victory

Then there were posts of all great cricketers praising him even after him being not able to score runs in the current edition of the World Cup

Virat: Rah.. yeh sab..

Rahul: It's nothing Virat.

Rahul heard a quite loud sigh. He knew he has hit the bull's eye.

Rahul: Virat.. Just focus. There is nothing which you are doing wrong. What discussion about your role is being done in the Team meetings is known to you and not to others. You have the experience which is required for the team sometimes more than the amount of runs you score. We are sportsmen Virat. Form uper niche sab ka hota hai. And you are hitting the ball well enough. So the form is there. May be you are selecting the wrong shots. Your intent is visible to all. Don't go on the self blaming trip Virat.

Virat: I am.. I am sorry

Rahul: Khud ko bolo yeh. How can you doubt yourself when you are the one who taught us to believe the most in our capabilities?

Virat: I.. I don't know. I just.. just don't know Rah. It's all just feels so messed up.

Rahul: Nothing is messed up Virat. You are messing it with your overthinking. Everything is fine you just have to believe in your game Virat. You Can Do This the same way you have done earlier. Now India need their one of the best batsman in correct state of mind in Semis and if we win then in Final too. We need to win this Cup Virat and believe me You Can Do This. Don't you want to see our team redeeming themselves?

Virat: Of course I want. It's just.. just what ifs making me anxious.

Rahul: It's okay to be anxious Virat. It will help you to improve in the zones you feel you are not good enough. Just gain the believe you have in your game and that's it. You Can Do This Virat.

Virat: Thanks Rah

Rahul: You're always welcome and now put your medicines back in the drawer. You don't need them at least not now.

Virat smiled and do what was asked. Only Rahul knew Virat keep those medicines with him for safety purpose since the time they lost World Cup 2023.

Rahul: I am here Virat Bhaiya always. Please do not doubt yourself ever now.

Virat: I won't. And once again Thanks Rahuliya

Rahul: Don't call me that

Rahul and Virat both chuckled but yes Virat got the much needed clarity and motivation at the right time as now India is going to play the Semi Final and here Rahul also knew that as now Virat is calmed, he will believe in his game and his capability and will be just fine. 

They disconnected the call. Virat lied down and kept his phone on the side table. He was about to close his eyes when again a message notification came. Virat took the phone and checked it was a message from his Rahuliya. He opened the chat and smiled seeing the message.

"You Can Do This"

Virat sent a salute to him and then he finally slept with a new found determination to play better and he knew now that He Can Do This.

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So it was a request that I show Virat is having some issue or problem and Rahul helped him and after yesterday's match it was kind of mandatory to write something on it.

We believe in Virat Kohli, We knew he can do this. His main fault is he has made us addicted with his long innings that his smaller cameos and duck affect in the worse way. But let's wish Indian Cricket Team All the Very Best for the Knock Out stage.

Now it's time to take revenge from England in the Semi Final.

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