[WATCH] 'Walk ahead...'- Rahul Chahar gives example of Rohit Sharma's true leadership from IPL for Mumbai Indians

The former leg spinner of the Mumbai Indians side, Rahul Chahar, has recalled a moment from the first qualifier of the 2020 season of the Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where he shared the ins and outs of the bond and motivation of the Nagpur-born and how the latter handled the situation.

Mumbai Indians won the IPL clash comfortably to make their way into the final of the season. However, in the 201-run defense, Rahul didn’t enjoy a great time with the ball in the second innings. Delhi’s top three returned to the pavilion for zero runs in 1.2 overs. However, Chahar ended with figures of 0/35 in two overs as he was about to leave the field with his head down.

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“So many times, (Rohit bhai showed his leadership). There’s one incident I can never forget. It was our semifinal against Delhi. I had gone for around 30 runs and was walking with my head down. Rohit Bhai held my hand and said, ‘Walk ahead, lead the team. He said that if you had not done well in one game, the entire season has gone well.” Chahar expressed during a recent podcast, as the video went viral.

Watch: Rahul Chahar gives example of how Rohit Sharma motivated him during IPL 2020

Chahar, the 26-year-old, has featured in seven games for the national side to collect 10 wickets with the best of 3/15 in an innings during the T20Is. In the history of the 78 IPL innings, he has grabbed 75 wickets at an average of under 29 and an economy rate of 7.72.

“The motivation is always there from him. Not only in the field that he motivates you. There had been a time when I was sitting in the team meeting, and I was sitting between Rohit bhai and Kieron Pollard. I don’t know how to deal with it. But Rohit bhai takes charge and starts talking. He knows how to manage those situations.” Chahar added.

On the other hand, Rohit is expected to appear for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia down under. He aims to keep his fitness at its best to keep playing till the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.