Young batsman Ayush Mahatre talks about a memorable meeting with his idol. Rohit Sharmadescribing it as a “dream day” that left a lasting impression on him.Mahatre’s admiration for Rohit is well known. Earlier, he also wrote an emotional note after losing his place to the former Indian captain in a Ranji Trophy match. Ahead of a tour of England last year, the youngster finally got the chance to meet his idol – a meeting that turned into a sweet experience.
Addressing the Chennai Super Kings‘ YouTube channel, Mahatre revealed how a simple message sparked a personal conversation with Rohit. The opportunity came after Rohit had earlier told him that he could contact him whenever he needed his first guidance. IPL Appearance against Mumbai Indians.Before leaving for England, Mahatre decided to take up the offer and sent a message to Rohit requesting a meeting.“So I was about to go on tour in England, and I wanted to talk to him a little bit, I messaged him, then I said I want to meet him, so he called me directly, he called me on his behalf and said what do you want to say, I told him I’m going on this tour and want to meet, he asked me, where will you be staying? I said Virar, I said I will meet you, Virar Said, I will come to meet you anywhere, I just want to meet you,” Mahatre said.Despite Rohit saying he could only talk on video call, Mahatre was determined to meet him in person. The next day, they went to Rohit’s residence, where the two spent nearly two hours in conversation.“He said no, we can talk on video. I said no, I want to talk to you in person. Then he gave me his home address and I went to his house the next day, I talked to him for at least 2 hours, I mean it was crazy that he gave me that much time, it was a big deal for me.” My idol gave me time, so it was a dream for me, a dream day. No idea how time passed, 2 hours passed. It was really nice talking to him,” he added.Since then, Mahatre has enjoyed success, leading India to the Under-19 World Cup title earlier this year. However, his IPL 2026 campaign started on a disappointing note, as he was dismissed for the Golden Duck. Rajasthan Royals.
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Meanwhile, Rohit started the season in style, scoring 78 off 38 balls to guide Mumbai Indians to victory in their pursuit of a high score of 221 against Kolkata Knight Riders.For Mahatre, however, meeting his idol is a definite personal milestone – one that influences his journey in the sport.
