Despite his modest scores, Rohit remains a fan favorite. This was demonstrated during his Ranji Trophy matches, when a fan breached security to meet the Indian captain on the field.
Highlights:
- A 15-year-old fan of Rohit Sharma has shared a heartfelt post dedicated to his idol.
- Rohit Sharma is going through a form slump
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, faced disappointment upon his highly anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of 10 years. His struggles continued in the match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir, where he scored only 3 runs in the first innings and 28 in the second. Despite his struggles, Rohit received a heartfelt and emotional letter from his 15-year-old fan, Yathaarrt Chhabria. The young fan wrote a lengthy letter expressing his support and admiration for Rohit following his recent performances in the Ranji Trophy.
A 15-year-old fan writes an emotional letter to Rohit Sharma.
Despite his average scores, Rohit remains a favorite among fans. This was evident during his Ranji Trophy matches when a fan bypassed security to meet the Indian captain on the field.
In his letter, Chhabria expressed his deep admiration for Rohit, stating that the Indian skipper is the main reason he watches cricket. He conveyed his belief that Rohit is on the right track and predicted that he would soon dominate opposing teams in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Chhabria also praised Rohit’s leadership qualities and urged him to never consider retirement. He concluded the letter with an encouraging message, expressing confidence in Rohit’s imminent return to his best form.
Here is how the letter looks like:
“To my idol, my favorite player, and the greatest batsman of all time: I know I speak for millions when I say this. You are the reason I watch this beautiful sport, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been born in an era that allows me to witness your elegant batting.”
“Form is temporary, class is permanent. It doesn’t matter even if you haven’t played a big innings recently, I can see that you are on the right track, and you will tear teams apart in the Champions Trophy. Your 3 sixes yesterday were amazing. I had to sit and watch the match while in maths class, but it was worth it.”
“Haters will hate, but your leadership is exceptional. You are the best character on the field, and you have succeeded as both a player and captain in every single format. I’ve followed your career for a long time and watch every game just for you. Please never retire; I can’t imagine turning on the TV and not seeing you walking out to open the innings.”
“I am a 15-year-old well-spoken and passionate boy. My dream is to become a sports analyst, and I have even completed an internship with the Rajasthan Royals. If you can help me in any way, please let me know. I love you, Rohit, and I know you will return to your best form very soon,” read the letter from the fan.
Rohit’s recent performance, both as a batter and as a captain, has fallen short of expectations. India has suffered back-to-back Test series defeats against New Zealand and Australia. Initially, India faced a 0-3 series loss against New Zealand, followed by a 1-3 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025. During the Test series against Australia, Rohit managed to score only 31 runs across five innings. His struggle with form was so significant that he had to drop himself from the lineup in the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney.
Rohit is set to return to action in the upcoming ODI series against England, which starts on February 6. Following this series, he will lead the Indian team in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy tournament, scheduled to begin on February 19.
