Canberra: A devoted fan of Rohit Sharma finally saw his decade-long wish come true at the Manuka Oval on Sunday. After India’s victory over the Prime Minister’s XI in a warm-up match, the fan caught everyone’s attention with his heartfelt plea, chanting, “Rohit bhai, dus saal ho gaye yaar! Mumbai cha raja!”
The fan’s unwavering effort and emotional appeal did not go unnoticed. A smiling Rohit Sharma graciously responded, signing an autograph and bringing an end to the fan’s 10-year wait.
BCCI Captures the Heartwarming Moment
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) highlighted the touching interaction by sharing a video on its social media platforms.
“The wait of a decade finally ends. A fan waited for 10 years to get a @ImRo45 autograph, and yesterday was his lucky day,” read the BCCI’s caption.
The video shows Rohit patiently engaging with fans, signing bats and jerseys before noticing the emotional request of this particular supporter. The captain’s gesture drew cheers from the crowd and reinforced his reputation as a fan favorite.
India’s Warm-Up Win
The warm-up game, reduced to 46 overs per side due to rain, ended in a six-wicket win for India. Rohit Sharma, who batted at No. 4, scored just three runs before being dismissed. Despite his brief stay at the crease, his interaction with fans stole the limelight.
Rohit Returns to Lead India
Having missed the first Test of the series due to the birth of his second child, Rohit is set to return as captain for the second Test in Adelaide, beginning Friday. India currently leads the five-match series 1-0 after a commanding 295-run victory in the opener at Perth, where Jasprit Bumrah led the side in Rohit’s absence.
With his return, the Indian team will aim to build on their momentum and secure another win in the highly anticipated day-night Test.
