During Mumbai’s Elite Group C match against Sikkim in Jaipur, Rohit’s adorable reaction to a fan’s shout was “Rohit bhai, would you like to eat vada pav?” became an instant viral hit.
The moment took place in front of thousands of people at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, highlighting Rohit’s enduring popularity and his ability to effortlessly connect with fans even in domestic cricket.
Chatter along the boundary line lights up the stadium
Rohit responds with a smile, not annoyance
While playing near the boundary rope, Rohit became the center of attention when a group of fans loudly offered him homemade vada pav, a snack long associated with him through memes and fan culture. Instead of ignoring the call or appearing irritated, Rohit turned to the booth with a broad smile.
He raised his hand and made a playful gesture “No” or “not now” gesture, warmly acknowledging the fans. The response drew massive cheers from the audience, turning the exchange into an instant feel-good moment.
Short clips shot from the stands quickly spread across Instagram Reels, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube Shorts, with fans praising Rohit’s humor and down-to-earth nature.
A fan said: Rohit bhai, do you want to eat Vadapav?
Rohit Sharma said: NoBro strictly follows his diet plan 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/IVrodC0WM3
— Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) December 24, 2025
Rohit’s association with Vada Pav has long been a running joke among Indian cricket fans, symbolizing both his Mumbai roots and his approachable public image. The Jaipur moment showed how that meme culture has now seamlessly transitioned into live stadium experiences.
Instead of distancing himself from the joke, Rohit embraced it with good humour, underscoring why he remains one of the most loved figures in Indian cricket.
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Rohit’s dominant performance on the field comes on the heels of a viral moment
The light-hearted interaction was followed by an impressive cricket statement. Later in the match, Rohit produced a sensational 155 off just 94 balls while chasing 237 against Sikkim, leading Mumbai to a dominant win.
The innings marked a stunning return to List A cricket, reminding everyone that even as they enjoyed the chatter of fans, Rohit’s focus and hunger for runs remained intact.
𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 🍿
1⃣5⃣5⃣ runs
9⃣4⃣ balls
Celebrating 1⃣8⃣
9⃣sixesRohit sharma announced his return to the #VijayHazareTrophy in a grand way with a memorable knock against Sikkim 🔥@IDFCFIRSTBank | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/cuWMUenBou
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) December 24, 2025
According to reports from the venue, more than 10,000 fans came to Jaipur, many specifically to see Rohit bat. Throughout the game, chants of “Rohit, Rohit” echoed through the stadium, creating an atmosphere more typical of an international match than a domestic one-day match.
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