As Mumbai Indians gear up for the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, an emotional story about Rohit Sharma’s kindness is winning hearts. Tanay Tiwari, a popular cricket presenter, shared a personal experience where the Indian captain once came to his rescue and “saved” his career.
‘I Was About to Cry’: Tanay Recalls Coffee Mishap with Rohit
Speaking on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Tanay Tiwari narrated an incident from 2017 when he was an intern with Mumbai Indians. During an interview, he accidentally spilled hot coffee on Rohit Sharma due to a cramped setup.
“Someone from his team scolded me badly. I was just 21 and felt my career was over,” said Tiwari.
But Rohit’s response was unexpected and heartwarming.
“He just said, ‘Jaane de yaar, baccha hai… it’s only coffee.’ That moment saved my confidence and career,” Tiwari added.
From Intern to Influencer: Tanay Tiwari’s Journey
Today, Tanay Tiwari is a familiar face on JioHotstar’s cricket coverage, with nearly 500K Instagram followers. He credits Rohit’s grace in that tough moment as a turning point in his journey.
“I’ve told him a few times – Rohitbhai, you’ve given so much happiness to people. He just said, ‘Aaja yaar,’ and hugged me,” he recalled.
Rohit Gears Up for IPL Playoffs with MI
As this emotional story makes waves online, Rohit Sharma is preparing to lead MI in a crucial Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.
A record six-time IPL title winner, Rohit will be aiming to add a seventh trophy to his legacy. But off the field, stories like this one from Tanay Tiwari remind fans why he is admired not just as a player — but as a person.
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