You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him which team won describe the conditions on the day say how you felt about the match

Dear Tom, I am so sorry to hear about your incident and hope you are feeling better now. I am writing
this
letter to share that our team Chennai Sharks XI won the tournament
last
week. It was a tight match, which you missed. As you know, you are the best in wicket keeping in our team, we had lost our confidence to win the game without you.
However
, our substitute wicketkeeper, Dick gave his best in the match and caught 5 brilliant strikes. Like always, I played as a midfielder and was excited to assist in two run-outs made by our team. In the
first
minute of the
second
half, we had obtained a chance of a no-ball that I could not capitalize into a boundary but it was very close. Unfortunately, Mike, our all-rounder batsman had a terrible knee injury in the additional time of
second
half., fo whom I was the by-runner and made a strong score of 64 in 8 overs. Anyway, he is fine now after simple treatment. Everybody missed you during the game and are praying for your fastest recovery. We all are planning to go on a trip with the cash money won from the match. But, it is only when you are all okay and can join us. As soon as you are normal, we will decide on the destination of the trip. Hoping for your quick recovery. May God bless you. Best Wishes, Harry
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  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • speedy recovery
  • outcome of the match
  • key moments
  • weather conditions
  • field conditions
  • challenges faced
  • personal feelings
  • reflections
  • emotions
  • highs and lows
  • team performance
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