Noor gulped as she watched Shubman playing with an ODI mindset in a Test match, smashing the bowlers left and right on Day 1 after Team India won the toss and chose to bat. Shubman wasn't sure where his energy came from-whether it was his determination to play well and protect Noor, or if he was simply regaining his form-but whatever it was, he was enjoying it as his confidence returned. Noor chuckled as she watched him play so aggressively. She would have to thank the stalker-after handing them over to the authorities-for giving Shubman back his confidence.

During the lunch break, as everyone settled back in the pavilion, Noor took a moment for herself. She closed her eyes and rested, enjoying the brief respite as the chatter around her gradually quieted down.

It felt like only seconds to Noor when the crowd erupted in cheers as the teams returned to the field. She opened her eyes and glanced at the time, realizing the break had passed swiftly.

"Welcome back after the lunch break, folks! And what a display of power we've seen from Shubman Gill today! Playing like a man possessed, he's been all over the bowlers, taking them apart with an ODI-like approach in this Test match. It's been an absolutely thrilling innings so far!"

50.4 overs: Bowler charges in... back of a length... and Gill pulls it ferociously through mid-wicket! That's FOUR! He's on fire today, every shot filled with intent!

"Gill has been relentless, and after lunch, he's only upped the aggression. Just 79 balls faced, and he's on the brink of a century now. The fielding side looks rattled, unsure of how to stop this onslaught."

51.1 overs: Full delivery... AND HE GOES BIG! High and mighty over long-off! That's SIX! A monstrous hit and... YES! He's done it! Century for Shubman Gill! What a knock!

"The crowd is on its feet! Gill has brought up his hundred in style, sending that ball soaring into the stands. Just 80 balls to get there, playing with an aggression rarely seen in a Test match. Months of struggle seem to be behind him as he celebrates this century, a defining moment in his comeback!"

"The Prince of Cricket is well and truly back! His ODI-style knock in this Test match has stunned the opposition and brought life back into the game. We've got 53 overs left today, and with Shubman in this form, who knows what's next!"

Noor stood clapping as she watched Shubman bow down to celebrate his century, raising his bat towards the stands. He blew her a kiss with his bat, and she responded with a happy blow back, clapping enthusiastically.

Looking down, Noor saw Sammy clapping with delight, hugging her legs. Sammy was thrilled not only because his uncle had scored a century but also because it meant ice creams and sweets were on the way. Whenever Shubman scored a century, he would spoil everyone with treats, and today was no exception.

They sat down as the match resumed. Some wickets fell, but Shubman remained undeterred, continuing his pursuit of the second milestone. As the day drew to a close, the scoreboard read 270 for 3. Shubman's score stood at 170, just 30 runs away from achieving his first double century in Test cricket. The day had been remarkable, and anticipation grew for the following day's play.

Back at the hotel, the WAGs waited for the team to arrive. Noor stood among them, eagerly awaiting Shubman. As other players passed by with their families, she spotted Shubman who was typing on his phone, likely chatting with his family.

When he finally looked up and saw her, he put away his phone and quickly made his way over. With a broad smile, he picked her up in a warm embrace, and she responded with kisses on his cheek

"So, so, so proud of you, Kaake! What a show! Uff, I could watch it every day," Noor said, holding his face in awe.

Shubman laughed, clearly delighted by Noor's praise. "Thanks, Noori. It means a lot to hear that from you," he said, wrapping his arms around her.

She gazed up at him, still beaming. "You were incredible out there. I don't think I've ever seen anyone play like that in a Test match. You were unstoppable."

Shubman's eyes twinkled with happiness. "It felt amazing. I'm just glad I could make you proud and put on a good show for everyone."

As Shubman and Noor stood, engrossed in their own world, Ishan sighed dramatically. "I swear, you two could make even married people look and feel single," he said, pointing to the couples of the team who were admiring them.

Noor and Shubman separated, both blushing as the team chuckled. Virat leaning in with a grin, whispered in Shubman's ear, "Looks like you've stolen the show both on and off the field. Just don't forget us little people when you're famous!"

Shubman's face turned a deep shade of red as the playful remark hit home.

Shubman glanced at Virat with an exaggerated look of mock frustration. Virat, catching the cue, raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, a smirk tugging at his lips. Meanwhile, Rohit chimed in with a teasing grin, "Let's give the lovebirds some space."

As the crowd began to clear, Shubman felt a small tug at his leg. Looking down, he saw Sammy hugging him with a pout. "Ice creams?" Sammy asked hopefully.

Shubman grinned and crouched down, ruffling Sammy's hair. "Of course, buddy. Ice creams all around, just like we promised."

"When?" Sammy asked with a furrowed brow, Shubman picked her up and playfully pinched her nose. "Let me get refreshed first," he said with a grin, "then I'll take all the kids out for ice cream."

Sammy's excitement was palpable as she nodded eagerly and darted off behind her parents, heading straight for the ice cream parlor. Noor and Shubman, on the other hand, walked back to their room, enjoying the peaceful moment together.

After a refreshing hot shower, Shubman emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel. He found Noor engrossed in her laptop, her concentration evident. With a playful grin, he quickly got dressed and approached her from behind. Gently, he planted a kiss on her cheek, causing her to glance up with a smile.

"I'm taking the kids for ice cream," he said with a grin. "See you later!"

"Wait!" Noor shouted, shutting her laptop. "I'm coming too!"

Shubman narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you a kid?"

"No, but I am when it comes to ice cream," Noor shrugged.

Shubman rolled his eyes and decided to play along. "No, you're not coming," he said with a grin.

Noor huffed and scowled. "If you don't take me, I'll protest," she said defiantly.

Shubman crossed his arms and asked, "Oh really? How are you going to protest?"

Noor grinned and started singing, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!"

Shubman's eyes widened in embarrassment as Noor sang loudly. He quickly put his palm on her face and said, "Fine, woman, I'll take you. But please, stop that!"

Noor giggled, delighted by Shubman's reaction. "Deal!" she said, giving him a quick peck on the cheek before grabbing her jacket.

Shubman chuckled and shook his head, heading towards the door. "Alright, let's go before you start another song," he teased.

As they stood in the lobby, the team members' kids gathered excitedly, with their mums standing behind them. Anushka stepped forward and called out, "Don't spoil them too much!"

Shubman and Noor exchanged amused glances, and Shubman replied with a smile, "I promise we'll keep it reasonable. Just a little treat to celebrate!"

The kids cheered, and Noor added, "We'll make sure they have fun without going overboard."

The kids were bouncing and chatting excitedly in their seats on the way to the ice cream parlor. As soon as they arrived, they rushed to the glass display, pressing their faces against it to see all the colorful flavors. Their eyes widened at the colorful array of choices-neapolitan, mint chocolate chip, bubblegum, and more.

The kids began choosing their ice cream one by one. Sammy went first, eagerly pointing to a bright, swirled cone of cotton candy. Vamika picked a classic chocolate fudge, while Aditi chose a vibrant mango sorbet.

Shubman and Noor helped the little ones with their selections, making sure everyone got exactly what they wanted.

As the kids sat happily eating their ice cream, Noor and Shubman finally chose their own. Standing together, they both picked the same flavor: "Chocolate ice cream loaded with chips," they said in unison.

The man at the counter smiled warmly as he prepared their order. Shubman, grinning, leaned over and kissed the side of an excited Noor, who was licking her lips in anticipation.

After paying the bill, Shubman took the ice creams and handed them to Noor, who eagerly picked them up. Just then, her phone rang. She quickly handed it back to Shubman, saying, "I'll take the call, but don't you dare eat any of this until I get back."

Shubman, with a mischievous grin, decided to tease Noor by pretending to take a bite of the ice cream. He held it up and made an exaggerated, mock attempt to eat it.

Noor, seeing his antics, whined, "No, don't!"

Shubman chuckled and said, "Fine, fine. Go take the call and come back quickly." He playfully waved the ice cream in front of her before setting it aside, letting Noor attend to her call while he eagerly awaited her return.

Noor stuck her tongue out at Shubman playfully before answering the call, and the stalker's voice came through. "Good game, good game. If you want to enjoy these little ice cream treats, you'd better ask him to play well." Cough

"Aren't you done?" Noor asked, pretending to be scared. She glanced over at Shubman who was laughing with kids.

"No, darling, not yet," the stalker replied with an evil laugh. "There's a whole series left, and we'll decide what to do next." Cough

Noor took a deep breath and asked, "How do you know my every movement?" She wanted to know if her action of crushing the camera in the room had worked and how he had been convinced it was a malfunction.

The stalker paused before responding. "The camera wasn't working when I checked today. One of the chips must have failed, and I don't think she would ever find out about the camera. I'll ask room service to check if anything was touched, but for now, I need to keep the upper hand."

He thought to himself, I need to maintain control and ensure they stay focused on my demands.

"Just make sure your man plays well. That's all you need to worry about. Goodbye." Cough

Noor looked at her phone, knowing the stalker would likely send room service to check the room. She realized she needed to keep an eye on them tomorrow, which meant she would have to miss part of the match.

She glanced over at Shubman, who was eagerly calling her to join him.

Noor smiled and moved forward to sit with Shubman and the others. As she joined them, a nagging thought persisted in her mind as she took the cold bite of icecream. Noor replayed the conversation, she noticed the cough at the end of the stalker's sentences. There was something about it that felt familiar, but she couldn't quite place her finger on it. It nagged at her, hinting that she had heard it before, but the memory eluded her.