Mhatre, who rose to prominence with a stellar campaign for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, is set to lead the Indian U-19 side during their upcoming England tour, which includes five Youth ODIs and two multi-day games from June 24 to July 23. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ahead of departure, the 19-year-old posted a heartfelt image on Instagram, beaming beside Rohit, proudly holding the gifted bat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"A bat, a blessing, and a memory of a lifetime. Thank you, Rohit da,\" Mhatre wrote, encapsulating the emotion of the moment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The bond between the two Mumbaikars had already been cemented earlier this year when Mhatre shared the dressing room with Rohit during a Ranji Trophy clash between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir. Rohit, making a rare domestic appearance, had replaced Mhatre in the playing XI. Yet for the teenager, the experience was nothing short of a dream come true.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Started playing cricket by watching him bat on television, to sharing a dressing room with my idol \u2014 it was such an unreal moment. Lots of learning to take forward,\" Mhatre reflected.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Rohit currently taking a break from cricket following his retirement from Test matches, the baton seems to be passing in more ways than one. While he prepares for his next assignment \u2014 a white-ball tour to Australia \u2014 young leaders like Mhatre are poised to carry India\u2019s legacy forward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Started playing cricket by watching him bat on television, to sharing a dressing room with my idol \u2014 it was such an unreal moment. Lots of learning to take forward,\" Mhatre reflected.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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