From Shikhar Dhawan to IPL franchises: Indian cricket fraternity poured in birthday wishes for Rohit Sharma as the star batter celebrated his 39th birthday

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As the sun rose on Thursday, social media feeds across India were painted in shades of blue. The global cricketing community paused to celebrate the 39th birthday of a man who redefined modern-day batting: Rohit Sharma. Lovingly 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 immense national pride.

The outpouring of affection was led by his long-time opening partner, Shikhar Dhawan. Their camaraderie, which laid the foundation for countless Indian victories, was on full display as Dhawan shared a nostalgic tribute on X (formerly Twitter).

“Happy Birthday @ImRo45. From opening together to all the laughs in between…. always special. Have a great one, brother!” wrote Dhawan, echoing the sentiments of millions who grew up watching the ‘Gabbar-Ro’ duo dismantle bowling attacks.

Beyond individual teammates, IPL franchises across the board, from his beloved Mumbai Indians to rivals like Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, joined the celebration. The Mumbai Indians, where Rohit is immortalized for delivering five titles, hailed him as “the heartbeat of the city,” while the BCCI shared a tribute highlighting his unprecedented feat of three double centuries in ODIs.

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Happy Birthday Rohitasharma 🎂 Learnt so many things from you but being real and true to yourself is the biggest thing anyone can learn from you. Wish you all the happiness and success. No labels needed you just are my brother. ❤️🫂

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 30, 2026

Happy Birthday brotherman, @ImRo45 ! 🎉 A true match-winner and one of the finest to ever play the game. Wishing you lots of success, happiness, and many more big knocks ahead! 💙🏏

Have a great one, brother! 😊

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 30, 2026

𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙖𝙟 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖, 𝙃𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙝 𝙝𝙖𝙞… 👀😅

Happy Birthday to the man who makes batting look effortless and makes cricket more entertaining. Keep hitting ‘em, Ro-Hit Sharma! 🎂❤️@ImRo45 | #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 30, 2026

Happy Birthday @ImRo45 👊 From opening together to all the laughs in between…. always special. Have a great one, brother 🙌

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 30, 2026

Records. Accolades. And a true legend of Indian Cricket. 🧡

Happy Birthday, Hitman 🎂

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 30, 2026

Happy birthday Hitman! 🇮🇳😂💗

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2026

Pulling joy, runs, and hearts all at once. ✨ Happy Birthday, Rohit Sharma! 🎉#WhistlePodu #SuperBirthday

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 30, 2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the Hitman, Rohit Sharma 🎂🏏

508 international matches 🏏20,109 international runs 🔥12,385 T20 runs ⚡50 international hundreds 💯83 T20 fifties ✨Highest individual score in ODI (264) ✋T20 World Cup winner 🏆Champions Trophy winner 🏆…

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 30, 2026

Happiest birthday to the one and only Hitman and आपला मुंबईचा राजा! 🎂👑

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 30, 2026

5⃣0⃣8⃣ int'l matches 🙌More than 2⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ int'l runs 👏

ICC Men's T20 WC 2007 winner 🏆

Winning Captain of ICC Men's T20 WC 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 🏆

Here's wishing #TeamIndia great Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 a very happy birthday 🎂🥳

— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2026

At 39, Rohit stands as a titan of the game. His career is not merely defined by numbers but by a lazy elegance that made even the fastest bowlers look pedestrian. While he retired from T20Is following the historic 2024 World Cup win and bid farewell to Test cricket in 2025, his presence in the ODI format remains a cornerstone of the Indian lineup.

In early 2026, the Government of India recognized his monumental contributions by conferring upon him the Padma Shri, adding to his Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. His leadership style, calm, inclusive, and tactically sharp, has paved the way for a new generation of Indian cricketers.

Rohit Sharma: Career Statistics (As of April 30, 2026)

The Hitman also continues to dominate the IPL landscape. Earlier this season, he became the first player to cross 6,000 runs for the Mumbai Indians, proving that even as he approaches 40, his hunger for runs and his signature pull shot remain as sharp as ever. As fans celebrate this milestone birthday, the conversation is already shifting toward his potential role in the 2027 ODI World Cup, a testament to a legacy that refuses to fade.

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