Watch: “Guidance of Mahi Bhai and Rohit Bhai…” Ayush Mhatre speaks about Indian legends’ support ahead of IPL 2026
Ayush Mhatre thanks MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma for guiding India’s U19 team to World Cup glory and shares his excitement ahead of IPL 2026.
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The incredible achievements of the Indian cricket team over the past year were celebrated at the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi on Saturday. The event honoured several Indian cricket teams and players for their outstanding performances.
Ayush Mhatre, captain of the India national under-19 cricket team, spoke about the support of senior Indian stars during the ceremony. He said that the guidance of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma helped the young team stay calm and confident during the tournament.
Indian cricket once again showed its strength at the Under-19 level. On February 6, the Mhatre-led team defeated the England under-19 cricket team by 100 runs in the final of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 at Harare Sports Club and won their record sixth title.
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Ayush Mhatre Thanks Senior Players at BCCI Naman Awards
“It is a very special moment for us. We have been working hard for the past year, including the players and the support staff. We are happy that our efforts gave us the result,” said Ayush Mhatre.
“It is also a special evening because many senior players are here. We feel very proud and happy to be part of this event,” he added.
The BCCI Naman Awards celebrated the achievements of India’s top cricketers who performed well for the country in different tournaments during the year.
“It means a lot to me. It feels special to share the stage with such big cricketers. The guidance of Mahi bhai and Rohit bhai helped us win the U19 World Cup,” Mhatre said, referring to MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
Mhatre also spoke about his favourite moment from the tournament. “There were many special moments this year, but the catch that ended the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 final will always stay in my memory,” the young batter said.
The talented youngster, who also played for Chennai Super Kings, said he is excited for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
Ayush Mhatre Shares Learnings from MS Dhoni
“I am very excited for the IPL. The training camps have started and we are enjoying the sessions,” said Ayush Mhatre, the young captain of the India national under-19 cricket team.
Mhatre also spoke about learning from the legendary MS Dhoni, who guided him during his early cricket journey. He said Dhoni has helped him understand captaincy and how to stay calm during important moments in a match.
“I learned a lot from MSD. He always guides me. He has helped me a lot with captaincy,” Mhatre said. “He told me to stay calm and make decisions with a cool mind. Sometimes decisions may not work, but we have to accept that and move forward.”
The 18-year-old batter also spoke about the chance of opening the batting for Chennai Super Kings with Sanju Samson, who played a key role in India’s win at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. “I am excited to bat with Sanju bhai. I have not met him yet, but I am looking forward to training and batting with him,” he added.
A Look Back at India’s Major Championship Wins in 2025–2026
1. ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025
India stayed unbeaten in the tournament and defeated the South Africa women's national under-19 cricket team by nine wickets in the final to win the title.
2. ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The senior men’s team, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by four wickets in the final in Dubai. Rohit scored 76 runs and was named Player of the Match as India won their third Champions Trophy title.
3. ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025
The Indian women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, created history by winning their first ICC title. They defeated the South Africa women's national cricket team by 52 runs in the final in Navi Mumbai.
4. ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026
India won a record sixth U19 World Cup title after defeating the England under-19 cricket team by 100 runs in the final at Harare Sports Club. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 runs, while captain Ayush Mhatre added 53 runs.
5. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final. Sanju Samson scored 89 runs and Ishan Kishan added 54 runs. Later, Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets and Axar Patel picked three wickets to seal the victory.
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