As the sun rises on Thursday, social media is spreading India painted in blue shades. The global cricket community paused to celebrate the 39th birthday of a man who redefined modern batting: Rohit Sharma. Affectionately known as ‘The Hitman’, Rohit’s journey from a talented youngster in Borivali to one of the most decorated captains in cricket history remains a source of great national pride.
Birthday cheers poured in for Rohit Sharma from across the Indian cricket fraternity
The spread of the love was led by his longtime opening partner. Shikhar Dhawan. Their camaraderie, which underpinned countless Indian victories, was on full display when Dhawan shared a nostalgic memory on X (earlier Twitter).
“Happy birthday @ImRo45. From opening together to all the laughs in between…. always special. Be happy, brother!Dhawan wrote, echoing the sentiments of millions who grew up watching the ‘Gabbar-Ro’ duo destroy bowling attacks.
Apart from individual teammates, the IPL franchise is getting its favorite Mumbai Indians to competitors like Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengalurujoined the party. Immortalized as Rohit won five titles, the Mumbai Indians hailed him as “.heartbeat of the city,” BCCI shared a tribute highlighting his unparalleled feat of three double centuries in ODIs.
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Here’s the reaction from the cricket fraternity:
Happy birthday Rohitsharma 🎂
I learned a lot from you, but being real and true to yourself is the biggest thing anyone can learn from you.
I wish you all happiness and success.
No label needed, you’re my brother. ❤️🫂 pic.twitter.com/TPA4aZvtOU— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 30, 2026
happy birthday brother @ImRo45 ! 🎉
A true match winner and one of the best to ever play the game. I wish you much success, happiness and many more great successes ahead! 💙🏏Be happy, brother! 😊 pic.twitter.com/x1e0KVEfbD
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 30, 2026
𝐈𝐀𝐀
Happy birthday to the man who made batting look simple and made cricket more fun. Keep hitting them, Ro-Hit Sharma! 🎂❤️@ImRo45 | #PlayBold #OurRCB pic.twitter.com/2H2o4qTAmJ
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 30, 2026
Happy birthday @ImRo45 👊
From opening together to all the laughs in between…. always special. Good luck brother 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ulZHTUp9CS— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 30, 2026
Notes. Applause. And a true legend of Indian Cricket. 🧡
Happy birthday, Hitman 🎂 pic.twitter.com/Ge5y1C26do
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 30, 2026
Happy Birthday Hitman! 🇮🇳😂💗 pic.twitter.com/mX3zoCa6gX
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2026
Joy, escape and pulling hearts all at once. ✨
Happy Birthday, Rohit Sharma! 🎉#WhistlePod #SuperNameDay pic.twitter.com/3kD89cldya— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 30, 2026
Happy Birthday to Hitman, Rohit Sharma 🎂🏏
508 international matches 🏏
20,109 international runs 🔥
12,385 T20 runs ⚡
50 international hundreds 💯
83 T20 fifties ✨
Highest individual score in ODIs (264) ✋
T20 World Cup winner 🏆
Winner of the Champions Cup 🏆… pic.twitter.com/j3CbILxbXO— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 30, 2026
Happy birthday to our one and only Hitman and King of Mumbai! 🎂👑 pic.twitter.com/qvUO0cCFX5
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 30, 2026
5⃣0⃣8⃣ international matches 🙌
More than 2⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ international runs 👏ICC Men’s T20 WC 2007 winner 🏆
ICC Men’s T20 WC 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winning captain 🏆
Here is the wish #TeamIndia the great Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 happy birthday 🎂🥳 pic.twitter.com/WxLCkunLPq
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2026
Rohit’s brilliant career for Team India
At 39, Rohit stands as a titan of the game. His career is defined not just by numbers, but by a lazy grace that makes even the fastest bowlers look like pawns. While he retired from the T20Is chasing history 2024 World Cup win and bid farewell to Test cricket in 2025, his presence in the ODI format remains the cornerstone of India’s lineup.
In early 2026, the Government of India recognized his outstanding contributions by awarding him the Padma Shri in addition to the Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. His leadership style, calm, inclusive and tactically sharp, paved the way for a new generation of Indian cricketers.
Rohit Sharma: Career Stats (as on 30 April 2026)
| Format | Matches | Escape | High score | Medium | Holiday rate | 100s | 50s | 6p |
| Tests | 67 | 4,130 | 212 | 40.57 | 57.05 | 12 | 18 | 86 |
| ODIs | 282 | 11,577 | 264 | 48.84 | 92.74 | 33 | 61 | 357 |
| T20 Is | 159 | 4,231 | 121* | 32.05 | 140.89 | 5 | 32 | 205 |
Hitman also continues to dominate the IPL landscape. Earlier this season, he became the first player to cross 6,000 runs for Mumbai Indians, proving that even as he approaches 40, his hunger for runs and signature batting remain as sharp as ever. As fans celebrate this milestone birthday, talk is already turning to his potential role in the 2027 ODI World Cup, a testament to a legacy that refuses to fade.
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