Rohit Sharma's Touching Gift to Yash Dayal Post RCB Match

Rohit Sharma might not have played the greatest game when Mumbai Indians played against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but he proved once again why he is so beloved by fans everywhere. At the match Yash Dayal bowled an excellent delivery which clean bowled Rohit. It was a moment to cherish for the young RCB pacer as he sent one of the biggest names in world cricket back to the pavilion. Rohit was dismissed for a mere 17 runs and his woes with the bat this season persisted. The MI batter was visibly disappointed but what he did post-match made headlines for a completely different reason.

Post-match, Yash Dayal approached Rohit Sharma. He requested a picture and an autograph from him. Rohit agreed not only but also presented him with a very special gift. He signed an RCB shirt with a message that read best wishes. This little but heartfelt gesture depicted the kind of person Rohit is beyond the game. Yash Dayal later posted the photograph on social media with the caption reading beyond grateful and unforgettable moment. Fans were soon fast to commend Rohit on such a wonderful act and the post went viral.

The moment was special because it portrayed mutual respect among players even when they belong to different teams. Yash Dayal, who bowled a brilliant inswinger to get Rohit out, received not only a wicket but also a memory that he would never forget. Most young bowlers imagine getting the wicket of the best players and to be appreciated in such a manner afterwards is something very unusual.

In the post match press conference Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene commented on the dismissal. According to him, it was a clever approach by RCB to employ a left arm pacer against right handed batter Rohit. He further said that these types of angles had always troubled batters of the top order. The Dayal ball had late movement and was full enough to find way through Rohit's defense. Jayawardene added that Rohit has been grinding hard and is still a highly experienced player.

Although Rohit Sharma was out early he attempted to provide a good start to the team and had played some good shots prior to that. The coach wasn't too concerned regarding the dismissal and mentioned that it was just part of the game. At times you have to credit the bowler and Yash Dayal was due for that moment. It was a huge moment for Dayal and his team.

This is not a tale of a wicket in a game. It is a tale of sportsmanship and respect. Rohit Sharma did not allow the loss or his own dismissal to influence the way he treated a young rival. He took what could have been another day at the office and made it something that would be remembered by fans and young players alike. The RCB pacer was overjoyed and the crowd was reminded yet again why Rohit is adored not only for his batting but also for the kind of person he is.

Times like these make cricket beyond the game. They display human character about the players and bonds across team lines. Rohit's gift and letter to Yash Dayal will not be forgotten in a while. It was such a gentle reminder that cricket is all about having competition as well as niceness simultaneously.

This match might not have been in favor of Mumbai Indians and Rohit Sharma but it presented us with a moment that touched so many hearts. The RCB pacer will never forget the day he bowled Rohit Sharma and returned with more than a single wicket. He returned with support and respect from one of legends of the game. And that is a victory in itself.