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Right after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, MI captain Rohit Sharma reportedly apologised to a young fan after he was unable to give her an autograph, which left her in tears at the stadium.

Known for his warm and respectful approach towards supporters, both in India and abroad, Rohit Sharma once again won hearts as a video of him comforting and apologising to the fangirl went viral following the IPL 2026 clash.

Rohit Sharma seen mouthing “sorry” to emotional fan in stands

Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians (MI) are gearing up for their final league-stage fixture of IPL 2026 against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Wankhede Stadium on May 24. The match carries high stakes, as RR face a must-win situation to stay in playoff contention, while MI will be looking to avoid finishing at the bottom of the table.

Despite the intense pressure of the moment, the former Indian captain still took time out to record a special video for his fan girl and assured her that he would meet her the next time he visits Eden Gardens.

“Hii Genea!! I am sorry that I couldn’t meet you at the Eden Gardens. I saw your video, and it’s actually very difficult to catch a noise when there are so many people shouting. So, I couldn’t hear you. I might have missed it, but next time, when I am there at the Eden Gardens, I will definitely meet you. Best of luck.” Rohit expressed in the video.

Rohit Sharma Notices Crying Fan, What He Does Next Melts Hearts Online

The incident took place on May 20 during Mumbai Indians’ match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Rohit Sharma’s young fan was standing at a distance as he walked from the team bus into the stadium. The fan repeatedly called out for his autograph, but the star batter did not hear her and proceeded inside the venue.

After the moment went viral on social media, the child was seen breaking down in tears, reflecting how special it is for young fans to meet their sporting idols. Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, has been in solid form in IPL 2026, despite missing a few matches due to a hamstring injury.

The right-handed batter has scored 283 runs in eight innings at an average of 40.42 and a strike rate above 160, including two half-centuries, with a highest score of 84 runs.

This article first appeared on Cricfit and was syndicated with permission.

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