As soon as the sun came up on Thursday, there was a stir on social media India Were painted blue. The global cricket community paused to celebrate the 39th birthday of the man who redefined modern batting: Rohit Sharma. Affectionately known as ‘Hitman’, Rohit’s journey from a talented youngster from Borivali to one of the most decorated captains in cricket history remains a source of immense national pride.
Birthday wishes poured in for Rohit Sharma from across the Indian cricket world.
This outpouring of affection was led by his longtime early partner, Shikhar Dhawan. Their camaraderie, which laid the foundation for countless Indian wins, was on full display when Dhawan shared a nostalgic tribute on X (formerly Twitter).
“Happy Birthday @ImRo45. From starting together to sharing laughs in between…always special. Very nice, brother!Dhawan wrote, expressing the sentiments of millions of people who have grown up watching the ‘Gabbar-Ro’ duo destroy bowling attacks.
Beyond individual teammates, IPL franchises across the board, from your beloved Mumbai Indians rivals like Chennai Super Kings And Royal Challengers BangaloreJoined the celebration. Mumbai Indians, where Rohit is immortalized in winning five titles, welcomed him, saying, “heartbeat of the city,While BCCI shared a tribute highlighting his unprecedented achievement of three double centuries in ODIs.
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Here’s how the cricket world reacted:
Happy Birthday Rohit Sharma 🎂
Learned a lot of things from you but being real and true to yourself is the biggest thing that anyone can learn from you.
Wishing you all happiness and success.
No label needed, you’re just my brother. ❤️🫂 pic.twitter.com/TPA4aZvtOU– Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) 30 April 2026
Happy birthday brother, @ImRo45 ! 🔥
A true match winner and one of the greatest to ever play the game. Wishing you lots of success, happiness and many great achievements ahead! 💙🏏Very nice, brother! 😊 pic.twitter.com/x1e0KVEfbD
– Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) 30 April 2026
🙂 👀😅
Happy birthday to the man who makes batting effortless and cricket more entertaining. Keep hitting ’em, Ro-Hit Sharma! 🎂❤️@ImRo45 | #playbold #নমমRCB pic.twitter.com/2H2o4qTAmJ
– Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 30 April 2026
happy birthday @ImRo45 👊
From starting together to sharing laughs in between…always special. Awesome, brother 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ulZHTUp9CS– Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 30 April 2026
record. Appreciation. And a true legend of Indian cricket. 🧡
Happy Birthday, Hitman 🎂 pic.twitter.com/Ge5y1C26do
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) 30 April 2026
Happy Birthday Hitman! 🇮🇳💗💗 pic.twitter.com/mX3zoCa6gX
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) 30 April 2026
Happiness, racing and pulling hearts together. ▪️
Happy Birthday, Rohit Sharma! 🔥#whistlepoddu #superbirthday pic.twitter.com/3kD89cldya– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 30 April 2026
Many happy returns of the day to Hitman Rohit Sharma
508 international matches 🏏
20,109 international runs 🔥
12,385 T20 runs
50 international centuries 💯
83 T20 fifties
Highest individual score in ODI (264) ✋
T20 World Cup Winner 🏆
Champions Trophy Winner 🏆… pic.twitter.com/j3CbILxbXO– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 30 April 2026
Happy Birthday to the one and only Hitman and Aapla Mumbaicha Raja! 🎂👑 pic.twitter.com/qvUO0cCFX5
– Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) 30 April 2026
5⃣0⃣8⃣ International Match 🙌
International runs over 2⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ 👏ICC Men’s T20 WC 2007 Winner 🏆
Winning captain of ICC Men’s T20 WC 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 🏆
here’s the wish #TeamIndia great rohit sharma @ImRo45 Have a very happy birthday 🎂🥳 pic.twitter.com/WxLCtunLPq
– BCCI (@BCCI) 30 April 2026
Rohit’s brilliant career for Team India
At the age of 39, Rohit stands as a legend of the game. His career was defined not just by statistics but by his lazy elegance that made even the fastest bowlers look pedestrian. While he retired from T20I after the historic 2024 world cup After the win and bidding farewell to Test cricket in 2025, his presence in the ODI format remains the cornerstone of the Indian lineup.
In early 2026, the Government of India recognized his monumental contribution by awarding him the Padma Shri, adding to his Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards. His calm, inclusive and astute leadership style has paved the way for a new generation of Indian cricketers.
Rohit Sharma: Career Statistics (as of April 30, 2026)
| Format | Matchbox | it goes | high marks | average | strike rate | 100s | 50’s | 6s |
| tests | 67 | 4,130 | 212 | 40.57 | 57.05 | 12 | 18 | 86 |
| ODI | 282 | 11,577 | 264 | 48.84 | 92.74 | 33 | 61 | 357 |
| t20i | 159 | 4,231 | 121* | 32.05 | 140.89 | 5 | 32 | 205 |
Hitman also continues to dominate the IPL scene. Earlier this season, he became the first player to cross 6,000 runs for Mumbai Indians, proving that despite approaching 40, his hunger for runs and his signature pull shot is as sharp as ever. As fans celebrate this milestone birthday, conversations are already moving towards his possible role in the 2027 ODI World Cup, a testament to the legacy that refuses to fade away.
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