As a child, Rahul Chahar idolized legendary Australian leg spinner Shane Warne but now the Mumbai Indians wrist spinner admires Chennai Super Kings' Imran Tahir and consults the wily South African bowler for help when the need arises.

"When I was a kid, I would follow (Shane) Warne. Now, it's Imran Tahir. He brings in variation and, no matter how the wicket or the conditions are, he generates a turn. He knows how to bowl in every condition," said Chahar, who has picked up 10 wickets in the IPL so far, on the eve of MI's final league match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.