Selection Day (2018) s01e03 Episode Script

You'll meet many clever people in school.
They'll fill your head with their ideas, they'll try their best to change you.
But you need to remember this, you're here to play cricket and nothing else.
Let's get off.
Stay focused.
Don't get distracted.
Rich bastards.
Do you like that car? Stick to the plan and you'll have one even better.
Listen to me carefully.
And beware of Tommy Sir.
Don't let him meddle too much.
Today is our first day.
Once you get inside, don't forget who you are and what your goal is.
Is it a school or a castle? Rich bastards.
This is what you wanted, right? A school like this.
Good morning.
And there are our new boys.
Radha and Manju? Welcome to Weinberg.
Very good.
Congratulations Zoya and Sophia.
The elemental dubstep duo.
Now, I wonder how many of you have noticed these? Hmm? You know, sport used to be a very big part of life here.
- Healthy body - Healthy mind.
Max was very proud of our sporting achievements, especially in cricket, which I believe is very popular in this country.
Since his death, I have not solved his sporting memory well.
But that's going to change.
And, I want to introduce to you, our secret weapon.
All of you know him as Kulkarni Sir, but actually, he is Tommy Sir.
One of India's biggest cricket coaches! What do you want from this school? I want to learn from Tommy Sir.
So, that I can be number one batman's of the world.
Me too, ma'am.
I want to play for India and and go on all the foreign tours, to Australia, England, South Africa, everywhere.
I would like to work anywhere, except Oymyakon in Russia.
Coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth.
Minus fifty degree Celsius.
I won't be able to think - in a place of extreme weather.
- Yeah.
So, what do your friends think about you coming to Weinberg? - Hm? - We don't have any friends.
No distractions.
Only cricket.
OK.
So, we're going to keep you together, until such time as you settle down, get used to the place.
I've got a big brother and a big sister for you, that's Javed and Sophia.
That's Radha and Manju.
Our school motto is "Ad astra.
" It comes from Virgil's poem, Aeneid.
That means "thus one journeys to the stars", but we've got a shorter version, "To the stars".
Which I think if we're going to be pretentious enough to go with the Latin motto in the first place, it's a lot more punchy.
This school was established by Max and Nellie Weinberg.
Oh, the toilet's on the left by the way.
Hold your breath and enter at your own risk.
We're students of all backgrounds, with a single abiding philosophy of education for all.
They're coming from the library.
Morning-story time.
They do look cute, but don't be fooled.
60% of the students here pay fees, and the remaining 40% are on a scholarship.
You don't talk too much.
- I didn't get the chance to speak.
- If you had, what would you say? I dunno.
Do you like it here, Miss? No need to be so formal.
This is the best school in India.
Nellie is a bit weird, but she's a genius.
Is this the first time you've seen a prepared pitch? Don't be fooled.
This was a decent recruiting school but standards have slipped.
Last year, I carried the team alone.
This year, me and Manju can help you.
What's your story, country boy? Come to chase the impossible dream? We will play for India.
Oh! What a shame.
You're late.
The selection conveyor belt started rolling at under six.
We were meant to come much earlier, but we'll make up for lost time.
We'll leave everyone in the dust.
"Leave everyone in the dust?" I don't get you people sometimes.
Pouring all your hopes into a stupid game.
They made you team captain and you don't even like cricket? I like cricket.
But it's just one of the things I do.
I'm not so crazy about it.
I'm not crazy.
What do your parents do? My father has a shop.
And your mom? I'm sorry.
I'm too nosy, right? I don't know where to stop.
She's in the village.
Uh, I guess you'd like to see the cricket field next.
No, it's OK.
It's OK? But you're on a cricket scholarship.
It's complicated.
What number do you bat? Opener.
Number one.
Me too.
I'm the number one.
I can only work during school hours.
Before and after, I have to train the boys.
Do you have a better idea to earn your rent? Come, look at that.
The elevator will save our time.
Harry is a very sensitive boy.
His routine is very important for him.
Every 220 minutes he needs his food.
Fruit and muesli in the morning.
Fish and pulses for lunch.
And for afternoon snacks It's all written here.
Every day between 11 a.
m.
to 1 p.
m.
, take him to the park for playing.
He cannot miss his exercises.
Here's his workout schedule.
Mondays, Wednesdays, cardio.
And oh, one more thing, speak to him only in English.
When we talk in Hindi, it's difficult to handle him.
Oh, here, English words he understands.
- I've written.
- No problem.
I raised two healthy and strong boys.
I also speak English to them.
Harry! Harry, sweetheart, come to Mama! Come! I am not a dog-sitter.
He likes you.
I'll pay you Rs.
20,000 a month.
When do I start? It's an interactive periodic table.
We built it last year.
It was built by the students? Most of the school is falling apart, but we like it that way.
It keeps the snobs away.
Nellie is a total science nut, so if you come up with a project, she'll fund you all the way.
Sorry.
Sorry, everyone.
Sorry, I'm late.
Terrible IBS.
Zoya, do you know what IBS is? I don't know what's anything, ma'am.
Wait forty years, you'll be able to talk of nothing else.
So, let's get down and dirty and talk about quarks.
Quarks, anyone? Ladies and gentlemen, you probably know why you're here.
Because today is a very special day where my clever, successful, beautiful and sometimes annoying daughter has been featured as One To Watch in Forbes Magazine.
- So, let's all raise our glasses - Can this be more embarrassing? Oh, come on.
You made him happy.
Every father should have a daughter like you.
I want to make you happy.
I got you $2 million.
Didn't you see who was sitting on my right? Who? Uncle Ramesh? Yeah, he's one of my biggest silent investor.
I made him a fortune, now it's his turn to help us.
What? I thought you'd be happy.
No, yeah, I I just I can't believe how lucky I am.
Hey.
Are you the new guys? - Yeah.
- I'm Seth.
I'm a medium-acer.
Last season, I took 13 wickets.
I had an average of 35.
6.
- But now, Tommy Sir is the coach - Ball! You want it back? Thanks, Radha.
By the way, is Radha your real name? I mean, Radha and Manju must be great names from where you guys from, wherever that is.
But being called Cowgirl and Dewdrop won't work in Mumbai.
- That's what your names mean.
- Why are you so rude? Dude, I'm being friendly.
People are gonna make fun of your names.
- But if you don't want my help - Are you scared? Why would I be scared of you? Hi, guys.
All OK? So, ready for our first wielding session? Are you hungry? What happened? Do anyone want to eat ice cream? - Come on.
- I want to eat, sir.
Come, let's go.
When I was your age, I used to finish the entire bucket.
So is it true that 23 of your players made it to the Ranji team - and 5 went to the national team? - Mm-mm.
Sir, who was the best player? What does best mean? Who was the most successful? Javed, the best one is not always the most successful.
Let's go.
Finish your ice cream.
- Come on.
- Oh, sir? Thank you for the ice cream.
My first ice-cream was strawberry flavored.
But chocolate tastes even better.
You've only tasted two flavors in your life? Come on.
Let's go.
As a society we We've forgotten how to trust each other.
We have to trust each other.
Catch me.
Ah, thank you.
And there are so many of us think, the only way to stand out from the crowd is by putting others down.
Thinking that there can only be one number one, this mentality prevents us from winning.
And it has no place in our team.
Thank you, Manju.
We must support each other.
Go forward together.
Respect each other.
A single player does not make a team.
A team is made up of eleven players standing united and strong.
Oh! Sorry, I wasn't concentrating.
There's a guy named Javed.
He's a typical spoilt brat.
He treats us like we are his servants.
And the cricket? Javed is the captain of the team and opening bat.
But you two are openers.
Tommy Sir knows it, right? Javed will drop down the order.
- He'll bat after us.
- Of course.
Selection Day is approaching fast.
We can't waste a single day.
Champion Number One.
How many runs? I didn't bat today.
Then what did you do? We worked on techniques.
He's not allowed to change your technique.
Tommy Sir told us to focus on our inner game.
Did you bat? Today, Coach taught us about team spirit.
So, neither of you played a single ball? What is this? Chocolate? We celebrated a friend's birthday.
He took us to have ice cream.
Ice cream is forbidden.
We didn't eat any.
- Someone must have spilled on his shirt.
- You think I'm an idiot? This school is a big mistake.
Tommy Sir is a big mistake.
Who does he think he is? Who is he? Fucking banks won't give me the money, man.
That's smart.
You're a waster.
I just don't get it.
I mean my family's been banking with them for hundred of years.
Poor little rich boy.
And you decide to make things worse by lying to Monica, yeah? I can't stand that look on her face, man.
I hate disappointing her.
And now, she's gone and supposedly got me the money I need to close out this deal.
What time warp are you stuck in? You're all 70s Bollywood bank, family, love.
Get out of your bubble.
And step into the nasty new century.
Nobody plays by the rules anymore.
So, just tell Monica the truth, - and then deal with it.
- No, no.
I can't lose her.
You understand that? Very well.
Go see Gulshan then.
He'll lend you the money.
You wanna keep the girl or not? Cowgirl and Dewdrop need a new name.
Let me think.
The Chicken Twins! Javed! No-one heals themselves by wounding another.
Get back to your stretches.
What exercise is this? Father designed it to develop inner thigh muscles.
Does it work? He wants us to do it.
Teach me.
Sir.
- Squat first.
- Sit.
Okay.
- Then jump backwards.
- Okay, go on.
Come on.
Come on, boys.
Let's try this.
Come on.
Come on, quickly, quickly.
You too.
One line, quick, quack.
One, two, three, go back, OK? Yeah, yeah.
Hey Harry, you idiot.
Come here.
I have a question for you.
I'll tell you if you buy a drink.
I have been here for 15 years.
I know everything.
- Ever heard of Tommy Sir? - No drink, no talk.
Strange city.
Dirty and smelly, but everything has a price tag.
Try this juice, sir.
Good for bowel movement.
Keeps them firm and clean.
Very popular with dog owners.
Don't you have change? Everyone's paying with large bills today.
What the hell? So, why did he quit? He must have messed up.
It's a mystery.
He just disappeared overnight.
Since then, no one talks about him.
Too scared to even mention him.
He must have done something serious.
Took a bribe.
Talk to Shenoy.
He was one of Tommy Sir's protégés.
You'll find him under Bycullah bridge.
With the drunks and junkies.
That's Shenoy.
The intensity of an earthquake is measured by: - A, a barometer.
B, - Seismography.
- Seismograph.
- Seismograph.
Whose law describes the relationship between the angle of refraction - and incidence - Snell's Law.
We've got a new champion.
Manju, congratulations.
See you next week, class.
That was fun.
Idiots.
Manju, come on.
Hey, don't run off.
You guys are like the new favorites in the school.
Give me your pencil box.
Manju, it is with great excitement that Zoya and I would like to invite you into our team for the NASA moon buggy competition.
- Sorry? - I'll tell you on the way back home.
- My driver will drop you guys - No.
We have some work to do.
Thank you.
What work do you have? To show the chicken down rich boy's throat.
Where's Shenoy? Excuse me, do you know Shenoy? Shenoy doesn't talk to just anyone.
What's it worth? He was like a father to me.
I was the number one best batsman of the season.
I had an average of 67.
3 in 80 matches.
Seventeen centuries.
Do you know what 67.
3 means? Not even Sachin had that.
So, what happened? I was invited to the Selection Day.
I nearly had the contract.
But then Money changed everything.
A rich kid bribed Tommy Sir and he sold me out.
I knew it! He's corrupt.
They found him out eventually.
The board banned him.
But too late for me.
My life was ruined.
Let's go, Harry.
If you see him, spit on his face.
Champion Number One.
We didn't bat today.
We taught the coach your exercises.
He liked it.
You haven't done any batting? We bowled.
I'm a leg-spinner.
You are not bowlers.
Bowlers are donkeys.
He's teaching us to work as a team.
So that we understand each other's roles.
Tommy Sir reversed the order.
Batsmen bowled.
Donkeys batted.
This Tommy Sir is a disgrace and fraud.
I think his methods will help us.
Listen.
You were not born to think.
I did my research on him.
He got kicked out by the board for corruption.
He's a bad man.
No.
He'd never do anything like that.
Get out.
Get out of my sight