Episode 4 "Audition day"

Aisha: Wow, what a beautiful stadium! And look at all the girls giving their cricket auditions. Wait, is that Jiya, the former cricketer, conducting our auditions? I can't believe my eyes! I've been following her career for so long, and she's an inspiration to me. She took 1000 wickets in the international women's cricket team! I aspire to be like her, she's a legend!" 😃

Jiya: Hey, girl! You're here to take your audition, but you haven't been able to take a single wicket in the past hour. If we send you to our international women's team, you won't be able to take any wickets, and that could cost us the match. A good bowler is someone who can take wickets and limit the runs scored by the opposing team. Unfortunately, you haven't shown us that skil today. Your audition is over

Jessi: 😖💔 My dream is shattered... I couldn't take a single wicket. But I'll come back next year, and I won't give up! I believe I can become a cricketer and play for my country one day. 🙂

Aisha: Hello! 🤗

Jessi: 🤔 Who is that girl and why is she waving at me?

Aisha: 😊 I'm Aisha. I'm here for the audition, just like you, Jessi. Don't worry if you couldn't take a wicket this time. Keep working hard on your bowling, and you'll get there! You'll become a cricketer one day.

Jessi: Why are you saying all this to me? 😶

Aisha: 😃 Because I saw how sad you were, and I believe in you! I see a bit of myself in you, and I know what it's like to chase a dream. 🙂

Jiya: Who's next?

Aisha: 😃 I'm next, Jiya! I'm going to give my audition! Bye, Jessi!

Jiya: 😕 So, what's your name?

Aisha: My name is aisha

Jiya: And why are you here, Aisha?

Aisha: 😄 I'm here to become a cricketer

Jiya: 😑 All girls who come here want to become cricketers, don't they?

Aisha: 🙂 I know that, Jiya. But becoming a cricketer is my childhood dream. And, Jiya, I'm your biggest fan! I want to become a cricketer like you because you're a legend and a proud representative of our country. My dream is to become like you, to make my country proud too!

Jiya: Alright, Aisha, it's your turn showcase your skill! Your target is to take 5 wickets in 3 overs on this flat pitch. One of our girls managed to take 3 wickets in 3 overs, so I expect you to do even better. The batters you'll be facing are our team's best, so it won't be easy. Your time start now

Aisha: 😓 But how can I take wickets on this flat pitch? It's like a batter's heaven! 😌 No, I can do it! I'll try my best! ⚾

(Aisha bowls 18 balls, taking 6 wickets, and conceding 15 runs)

Aisha: I can't believe it! I took more wickets than my target!

Jiya: 😄 Great job, Aisha! You exceeded expectations on this flat pitch!

Jessi: Aisha, you're amazing! What a talent you have!

Aisha: Thanks, Jessi! Thanks, former captain Jiya 😄

Jiya: Well, the audition is now closed. The selected girl for the international women's cricket team will be announced tomorrow. Thanks to all of you for coming!

(Aisha and Jessi exchange a hopeful look, both eager to hear the announcement tomorrow)

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