Young batsman Ayush Mhatre recounts an unforgettable meeting with his idol Rohit Sharmadescribing it as a “dream day” that left a deep impression on him. Mhat’s admiration for Rohit is well known. Earlier, he even penned an emotional note after the former India captain lost to the team in the Ranji Trophy. The youngster finally got the chance to meet his idol before last year’s tour of England – and the meeting turned into a treasured experience. talking about chennai super kingsIn his YouTube channel, Mhatre revealed how a simple message led to a personal interaction with Rohit. The opportunity came after Rohit had earlier told him to contact him whenever he needed guidance after his first stint. intense pulsed light outward opposition mumbai indians. Before leaving for England, Mhat decided to accept the offer and sent a message to Rohit requesting a meeting. “I was getting ready to go on tour in England and I wanted to talk to him. I sent him a message. Then I said I wanted to meet him, so he called me directly. He called me from his side and said, tell me what you want to say. I told him I was going on this tour and wanted to meet him. He asked me, where do you live? I said Will you come from Villar to meet me? I said yes, I can go anywhere and I just want to come and meet you,” said Mhat. Although Rohit suggested that they could simply talk through a video call, Mhat decided to meet him in person. The next day, he went to Rohit’s residence and the two talked for nearly two hours. “He said it wasn’t like that and we could also video call. I said no, I want to meet you in person and talk. And he gave me his home address and I went to his house the next day. I talked to him for at least two hours. I mean, it was a big deal to me that he gave me so much time, it was crazy.” My idol gave me time, so this is a dream, a dream day for me. Time passed before I knew it, 2 hours passed. It was really good to talk to him,” he added. Maitre continued to enjoy success thereafter and led India to the Under-19 World Cup title earlier this year. However, he had a disappointing start to the IPL 2026 season as he struggled against rajasthan royals. Meanwhile, Rohit started the new season with a brilliant performance of scoring 78 runs off 38 balls, leading Mumbai Indians to a 221-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Still, for Mhat, meeting his idol was a defining personal milestone that will continue to inspire his gaming journey.
