The Sawai Mansingh Stadium was packed to the rafters on Wednesday as Rohit Sharma made his first Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance in seven years, lighting up the venue with a breathtaking 155 off just 94 balls for Mumbai against Sikkim.

More than 10,000 fans turned up to catch a glimpse of the world’s No. 1-ranked ODI batter, but the most memorable moment of the day came after the match away from the scoreboard.

In a heartwarming video that has since gone viral on social media, Rohit was seen sharing a touching interaction with a young fan who had entered the field during the post-match handshakes. The child, wearing an India Test jersey with ‘Kohli 18’ printed on the back, attempted to touch Rohit’s feet as a mark of respect.

Rohit, however, gently stopped him and pulled the youngster into a warm embrace, drawing cheers and smiles from those watching on. The moment struck an emotional chord, made even more special by the fact that the fan was visibly a supporter of Virat Kohli — Rohit’s long-time India teammate and one of his biggest on-field rivals in fan debates.

The gesture once again highlighted Rohit Sharma’s humility and sportsmanship, adding a heartfelt chapter to an already memorable day at the stadium.