Watch: Rohit Sharma's wholesome reaction to fan's "Mumbai Cha Raja" chant goes viral

Mumbai Indians suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash. Chasing 167 runs, RCB held their nerve till the final ball as Rasikh Salam completed a match-winning double to seal a dramatic two-wicket victory. With the win, RCB moved to the top of the league's points table, while MI and LSG were officially knocked out of the playoff race.

Despite the disappointing result, a heartwarming moment involving Rohit Sharma grabbed fans’ attention on social media. The Mumbai Indians star was seen giving an autograph to a young supporter when the little fan called him “Mumbai cha Raja Rohit Sharma.” The adorable interaction quickly went viral online.

Watch the viral video here:

Rohit responded with a warm smile after hearing the chant from the young fan. His wholesome reaction touched the hearts of cricket lovers, with many supporters praising the strong connection he has maintained with Mumbai Indians fans over the years.

Rohit Sharma's priceless reaction to "Mumbai Cha Raja" chant

The former MI skipper looked very happy and satisfied after hearing the little child chant “Mumbai cha Raja Rohit Sharma” while asking for an autograph. Rohit Sharma responded with a warm smile, and his wholesome reaction quickly grabbed attention on social media. Fans loved the adorable interaction and praised the strong connection Rohit continues to share with Mumbai Indians supporters. The heartwarming clip soon went viral, with many calling it one of the sweetest fan moments of IPL 2026.

Why do fans call Rohit Sharma as "Mumbai Cha Raja"

The title “Mumbai Cha Raja” holds a special emotional connection in Mumbai. The phrase is traditionally associated with the famous Ganesh idol in the Ganesh Galli mandal, located near the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. While Lalbaugcha Raja is known as one of the city’s most celebrated Ganesh idols, Mumbai Cha Raja has also earned massive popularity for its grand celebrations and deep cultural significance during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Over the years, fans have started using the same title for Rohit Sharma because of his unforgettable journey with the Mumbai Indians and his strong bond with the city. Although Rohit was born in Nagpur, he was raised in Mumbai’s Borivali and built his cricket career in the city. His achievements and long association with Mumbai cricket have made him one of the most loved sporting figures among local fans.

The former India captain has played a major role in the Mumbai Indians’ success in the IPL and remains one of the league’s greatest batters. He has scored 7,183 runs in 276 IPL matches at an average of 29.92, including 48 half-centuries and two centuries, with a strike rate of 132.60. He is currently second only to Virat Kohli in the list of highest run-scorers in IPL history, which further explains why Mumbai fans proudly call him “Mumbai Cha Raja.”

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Fans call Rohit's reaction "Pure Gold" as viral video takes over social media

The viral video of Rohit Sharma reacting to a young fan’s “Mumbai cha Raja” chant has taken over social media during IPL 2026. Fans were delighted to see Rohit smiling warmly after hearing the special nickname from the little child while signing an autograph. Here is how the netizens reacted:

Brief Scores of RCB vs MI Match 54, IPL 2026:

• MI: 166/7 (Tilak Varma 57, Naman Dhir 47, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4/23)
• RCB:167/8(Krunal Pandya 73, Corbin Bosch 4/26)
• Result: RCB won the match by 2 wickets

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