Chapter 41: Super Sub
Aryan was woken up by his mum when it was getting to 11:00 AM. 29Aryan stood up, washed his face with cold water before heading downstairs with his heavy cricket coffin. 30
He sat in the car quietly as Priya drove to the Wankhede Stadium complex. 31
"Aryan," Priya said after they had reached the location. "I'm very proud of you, and I'm sure your dad would be proud too." 32
Aryan sat there listening as he tried to remember his father's face from memory but struggled. 33
"Go out there and play your heart out, Aryan, and know that no matter what happens, we're there for you," Priya added. 34
Aryan looked at his mum and smiled before she kissed him on the forehead. 35Aryan got out of the car and walked to the complex entrance. 36
He saw some of the ground staff preparing the pitch before he went inside to change. 37After changing into his training kit, Aryan came out with a ball to do his own targeted wrist exercises. 38
