Virat's POV -

I am so happy today, we won the T20 series in New Zealand, now we can really say that team India is the best whether we play a home series or a series abroad it doesn't matter. I am really proud of my team and happy with everyone's performance, especially Rahul's. I really wish I could have given Rishabh a try but then I felt that Rahul is in good form and he also deserves a try. I am missing Mahi bhai so much, I am so used to sharing my achievements with him first, I have gotten so used to having him right next to me that now when Mahi bhai is taking a break I feel so incomplete in the dressing room. Right now with Rohit also not being here I am feeling as if two of my body parts are completely missing.

I was going to call Mahi bhai that I heard Rahul's phone ringing...

Rahul's POV -

I am very happy with the fact India won the series, more than that with the fact that I my contribution did play a vital role in the win. I have always taken inspiration from Mahi bhai, I would credit my improvement and success as much as to Mahi bhai as much as I do to Virat bhai. If Virat bhai has given me a chance and trust my abilities then Mahi bhai is the reason I have become worthy of getting this opportunity. I feel like thanking Mahi bhai for teaching me so much, that I have been able to utilize the skills taught by him in my game.

Suddenly my phone started ringing and all eyes where on me, it was Mahi bhai's phone and I was really happy and it felt like he could hear my thoughts from miles away. Seeing me happy the whole team wanted to know who it is and from literally out of no where Shreyas snatched the phone from my hand and put it on speaker, this was such a Hardik thing.

As soon as Shreyas picked the phone up, Mahi Bhai said, "Hey Kl, I am so very proud of you, I wonder what would my very own Team India do if you weren't there for this tour. (laughing)"

I was over the moon listening to this, Mahi bhai's compliments always make me smile no matter what. A loud scream bought me out of me reverie, it was my bros screaming "This is not fair Mahi bhai !!"

Shreyas first screamed, "Bhai, you didn't like my precious knocks"

Yuzi then took over, "And my top class bowling"

Jassi then cried, "No, bhai must have loved my world class bowling."

This passing the parcel went on until Mahi bhai screamed from the other side, "I loved everything from Shreyas's batting to Jassi's bowling but Rahul was the star this time, sorry boys."

I gave out a smirk and shouted, "Thank you bhai, you are just the best."

Virat's POV -

I was happy seeing the banter in front of me, Mahi bhai can make anyone in the team happy, and he brings out the child in us. However, one thing hit me hard, Mahi bhai didn't call me first nor did he say anything about me yet, did he not like my captaincy? Is he angry with me?

Jaddu's POV -

I was laughing looking at the banter taking place in front of me, when my eyes scanned the room for Virat. I have known Virat for ages now, and I totally know what that face means. I decided to enjoy the so called moment and slid across the room towards Virat.

I stood next to him and whispered, "Mahi bhai is so happy that the team is doing well even without him, right.."

He replied very thoughtfully, "But I am not.."

I totally knew what this meant but unleashing my fake and amazing acting skills of mine I said, "Why what happened? Is Mahi bhai like angry with you or has like forgotten you or something because he didn't scream Cheeku today.. Is everything okay?"

After saying this the color of his face faded, I could have easily laughed at him but I had to keep my neutral face on and prove my acting skills to the world.

I totally knew my plan of action, Mahi bhai is quite busy write now, he is trying to not only make a good comeback but also make up to the times he has lost with Sakshi bhabhi and Ziva, so I am 100% sure that he will be calling only one of us occasionally only also so we focus on the game, and even we have reduced calling him because of the time difference, and we want him to thoroughly enjoy his time with his childhood friends and family.

All I have to do is ensure that Mahi bhai calls to check on Rahul from time to time but not Virat. Sorry Rahul I need to make you the villain here, but it isn't my fault all this started from you and for some very solid reasons I feel he will call you again.

A FEW DAYS LATER...

Virat's POV -

I don't know why but I am feeling very restless these days, its not because we lost both the ODI matches. I never felt this sort of anxiety when I lost a match before. Its like I am missing someone its not Nushkie or Ma for sure I talk to them everyday and Nushkie is also planning to come after a few days she was telling me.

Again in the dressing room Rahul's phone rang and it was Mahi bhai's phone again, such a dejavu moment.

Eureka! I am missing Mahi bhai but why is Mahi bhai not picking up my calls, I have been calling him since the past few days but he is calling Rahul. This is not fair!

"What happened Virat ?", I heard Jaddu's voice, oops I guess I was too loud.

Suddenly what Jaddu had told me the other day came in my mind, Is Mahi bhai unhappy with me??

Jaddu's POV -

I can feel my prank going on the write direction, just a little Jale pe namak has to be added aur mera kaam tamam.

"Cheeku, didn't you notice one thing Mahi bhai talked with everyone but you, when Rahul was coming too give the phone to you Mahi bhai said that he wanted to talk only with Rahul and thats why he had called. Is everything between you both okay??"

Actually when Kl was coming to give the phone to Cheeku, he heard Ziva calling him urgently so he said that he will call later. But a little bit lie for fun is okay.

Author's POV -

Virat being Virat started overthinking about this issue, he always knew that the kids like Harry, Rahul, Rishabh, Kuldeep and Jassi have a special place in his heart but he always belived that he was his cheeku, his smallest kid no matter what. Any sane person would have told Virat not to overthink but Jaddu not lying in that category made matters worse. Virat started being a little cold towards Rahul and Rahul kept wondering what he has done.

Virat's POV -

Why? Every time I feel things are going fine this has to happen. First world cup and now this. At that time I had Mahi bhai to calm me down, Rohit's antics to make me laugh. Today, Mahi bhai is also angry with me, he has called us twice or thrice since we came her but that to only Rahul, does he think I am not a good captain any more and Rahul should replace me? Or have am I no more his priority? I miss you Mahi bhai, don't do this to me.

I heard a phone ringing again and heard Rahul screaming its Mahi bhai, I knew it why would Mahi bhai call me now he doesn't need me any more.

I again heard Rahul's voice, good his voice is annoying me now, go talk to bhai if its his call why are you annoying me.

"Bhai your phone is ringing and it's Mahi bhai's call." , Rahul said.

"What??", I exclaimed and took the phone from Rahul.

"How are you Cheeku? Are you okay?", Mahi bhai said.

"No, bhai. Why did you not call me for so many days? I missed you so much you know. You talked with everyone and even kept calling Rahul also, and why did you not even pick up my calls? I am very angry with you bhai, this is not fair you forgot me." I bursted, telling him everything I felt because I know that no matter what I tell him he always understands me.

"Cheeku, calm down. I let me speak at least, I miss you all and especially you Cheeku. I called Rahul after your series win because his performance was exceptional also, I wanted to talk to you then also but Jaddu told me you are upset and left the dressing room and the second time when I was going to talk to you Ziva fell down the stairs and was crying so I had to cut the call. I didn't call you after the T20 win because I know when you need me the most Cheeku" , Mahi bhai said, I was so wrong to misunderstand him and this Jaddu I am not going to leave him and I saw him smirking. Wait and watch Jaddu.

"Sorry bhai, I thought you were angry with me, and this Jaddu told me that you didn't want to talk to me. And I thought that I am no more your cheeku.", I cried.

"Always remember that Cheeku, no one can take your place in my heart. I know exactly when you need me, I called Rahul because he is young and during his highs he needs someone to tell him that you are doing well but can do better so his performance doesn't fall at, but you need me in a totally different scenario. You need me to get you feel good, I know that right now you were thinking that why only you have to face such defeats after highs, and first world cup and then this right?" said bhai.

"Wow bhai, are you a mind reader or what? You are right I need you on my lows not highs, during my highs I have everyone around me, but you are the only won who can make me feel good during a loss, how could I forget that." I said.

"YOU ARE MY CHEEKU, who will underatnd you better than me, ha?", bhai said.

"YES BHAI, I AM YOUR CHEEKU, HOW COULD I FORGET THAT", I said smiling widely.

Hello!! This is my first one shot so I hope you all like it. I haven't really edited this in the