11) So, it Begins

She put a hand on my shoulder

"I didn't know one of my students was such a passionate Cricketer. I Like your attitude. If you have skill, you'll fit right in. I actually might need your wisdom to develop a team that would do well."

"Why did you do that?"

I aksed her, curiously.

"I don't like wasting time on trash or people who don't seem Interested."

"Huh?"

"Aah... Dumbass, Let me make it clear enough for you to understand."

I obediently listened to her as she monologued her intent behind acting like that.

"You see... There were around 84 of them that showed up. Most of the time, unserious people show up hoping to make a debue in sports that might seem easy. Because they were rejected by the sports they like."

"..."

"And so, I had to flush them out. To do that i had to play the classic role of a women that doesn't like That sport."

"Why did you..."

"I know what you want to say right. Maybe you didn't pay attention, but not once did i touch him inappropriately.

I just kept my hands on his shoulder. I don't really care much for Good looking dudes. I see what's on the inside rather than the outside."

"I see"

"You might be more... my type."

"Wha!!"

"I'm just joking Kid, It's so easy to Tease kids like you. Hahaha."

"..."

"Anyway, To not waste precious time. I had to flush them out so i had to Involuntary act the part of a slut that sleeps around. I don't like it but, i have to play it. It's inevitable."

"I see, Must suck to do things like that."

"Well, it does but... It's better than Individually kicking out people who don't seem interested. It saves time, effort and resources."

"Understandable."

"I was going to kick them out anyway, but your Speech really charmed my heart young man. You... are so passionate."

"Please stop with the teasing. I'm still 17. I'll be 18 soon, than we can talk about the details."

"What an amusing kid You are. hahahaha."

*Slap* *Slap* *Slap*

"I like you, I like you Kid. You are really funny."

I wasn't trying to be funny though...

Well whatever.

"Well now that the pests are gone. Let me just check the strength of the remaining."

She started counting the number of students that remained.

"Hmm... 44 Still remain? Last time There were only 2 left after that facade that i did. I'm quite glad, It's literally 20 Times more now."

"Hey, now that you are done let me take over."

"Yes... Yes, you can."

"What? You wanna announce the round robins?"

"Well... Let me just shuffle the teams."

She took about 10 minutes to shuffle the teams.

"Ooh, you are a wicketkeeper Batsman? Hmm, i like those types."

Why's she doing this to me god damn it.

"Miss... Do you actually like me or something?"

"What? No way. Hahahaha Funny kid."

THIS BITCH!!

She lauched and laughed as she pinned the teams in the board.

I... Was in team 3... Wait? What? Captain? Who? Me? Why?

"Hmm... You seem surprised."

"Well, i... Why am i appointed as the captain?"

"Well, you seem quite knowledgeable about the sport, You are a wicketkeeper batsman. Literally like a shadow ninja, Doing the dirty work from behind the stumps. I Kinda dig that."

She kinda digs that? Now I definately gadda become what she's hoping I become.

"Im Just teasing you."

She says, But...

"You... You can even read minds now?"

This time, everyone started laughing together.

"Hmm..."

She took a deep breath to calm her laughter.

"Let's get down to business than. Here's where the fun part begins. The 44 are divided into 4 groups. as you all know a cricket team has 11 members, Who doesn't know this fact?"

Nobody lifted their hands.

Good atleast everyone here Knows that there are 11 players in a cricket team.

"Good atleast everyone here Knows that there are 11 players in a cricket team."

That was literally what i was thinking.

Are we Like... Made for each other or something.

"Here's the main thing, It'll be a tournament. All four of you will play in a round robin format, Which will decide the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions.

The 1st and 2nd will have a match.

The 3rd and 4th will have a match.

Here's a special privilege for the team that ranks 1st and 2nd.

In the playoffs, even if you lose the 1st match you'll have another chance to go to the final.

while the one who wins the first Playoffs match will directly head into the finals.

The same is not applicable for 3rd and 4th positions.

while you can get to the finals, It'll be roundabout. You won't get a 2nd chance, if you lose the playoffs, it means you are done.

Here's the format.

Playoff Match 1 (1 & 2)

Playoff Match 2 (3 & 4)

Playoff Match 3 (LP1 & WP2)

Final ( WP1 & WP3)

"That's the format. For playoffs. The first match, whoever wins will go to the final and who ever loses will play Playoffs 3.

Which will be again The winner of Playoffs 2 which will be between 3rd and 4th Positions.

Out of you 44... Only 18 will be selected. Well, with 1 already almost being Confirmed, I guess 17 slots are open."

So, there were a total of Only 7 people currently present in the team haa?

But... Wait... I guess it's be 6.

I wonder who got the go ahead so quickly, the matches haven't even started.

I bet, it's some really talented dude.

"It'll be a 20 over format. It'll be played across 10 days. and by the 11th day, Your selection will be decided. So, you'd better do well if you want recognition."

I'm rooting for you, Kid. If you don't win after all that buildup, I'm sure you know what will happen."

Buildpu? I was just trying to talk about the sport i like.

It has nothing to do with my skill.

I'm basically trash when it comes to my skills.

Shit, no... I ain't shit, I've scored good runs and practiced alot.

It's just a matter of putting it into action.

And so, My new Life in another world as a cricketer officially started here.