India, April 3 -- Cricket might be a game of numbers on the field, but some moments go way beyond it. Meeting someone you grew up idolising is certainly a moment that stays forever. The young batter Ayush Mhatre from Maharashtra grew up watching and learning from fellow Mumbai cricketer Rohit Sharma. Despite his admiration, Mahtre lost his spot in the Ranji Trophy to Rohit. This didn't stop the young Chennai Super Kings batter from sharing some off-pitch stories with his idol, a memory that still feels surreal.

Speaking in an interview with the Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) YouTube channel, the Indian U-19 World Cup winner opened up about his special meetup with Rohit before his tour to England and how he was gifted a bat by the former Indi...