Rohit Sharma’s fist bump moment with young fan takes an unexpected turn: WATCH

India captain Rohit Sharma once again endeared himself to fans with a heartwarming gesture during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Mumbais iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday Amid the festivities Rohit took a moment to interact with a young fan the video of which is now going viral on social mediaIn the clip Rohit dressed in a deepblue Indian kurta is seen sitting alongside Mumbais captain Ajinkya Rahane as he signs an autograph on a young fans bat After completing the signature the 37yearold reached out for a fist bump only to be met with a surprise as his young admirer dashed away with the bat before returning for the muchanticipated fist bump later Wankhede50 MumbaiMeriJaan MumbaiIndians pictwittercomslTsOgg8WTmdash Mumbai Indians mipaltan January 19 2025Over the decades the stadium has become synonymous with some of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history including the unforgettable 2011 World Cup victoryAs part of the grand celebration the Mumbai Cricket Association MCA hosted a series of events leading up to a spectacular main event on Sunday Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team Sachin Tendulkar Sunil Gavaskar Rohit Suryakumar Yadav Ravi Shastri Ajinkya Rahane Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji came together to commemorate the historic significance of the stadium This starstudded gathering paid homage to Wankhedes pivotal role in shaping Indian cricketThe evening was hosted by the dynamic duo of Mandira Bedi and Prasanna Sant who guided the audience through an engaging lineup of performances and tributes Renowned artists Avadhoot Gupte and the musical duo AjayAtul mesmerized attendees with their performances while a breathtaking laser show added to the grandeurThe celebrations included the launch of a commemorative coffee table book on January 19 chronicling the rich history of the stadium A special postal stamp was also unveiled to honor Wankhedersquos remarkable legacy On January 12 the festivities commenced with a cricket match featuring MCA officials Consul Generals and bureaucrats symbolizing the strong connection between cricket and the cityIn recognition of unsung heroes the MCA felicitated groundsmen from its clubs and grounds during a special event on January 15 This was followed by a Polly Umrigar Health Camp and a lunch for the groundsmen acknowledging their invaluable contributions Additionally the players from the Mumbai team that participated in the stadiumrsquos first firstclass match in 1974 were honored for their contributions to cricket history