The legendary Indian batter and current ODI and Test captain turned 38 today, and fans across the country, along with fellow cricketers, flooded social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with heartfelt birthday wishes.
Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 38th birthday
Born on April 30, 1987, in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district, Rohit Sharma is widely regarded as one of India’s finest opening batters across all formats. Under his leadership, India secured two major ICC titles the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.
This year’s birthday holds special significance, as Sharma has brought immense joy to Indian cricket fans over the past year. While he has retired from T20 internationals after the World Cup triumph, he continues to lead India in ODIs and Tests and remains an active presence in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Cricketers including Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj Singh extend birthday wishes to Rohit Sharma on X. As Mumbai’s cricketing icon Rohit Sharma turned 38 on Wednesday, April 30, wishes poured in from all corners, making his birthday a top trending topic on X. Former teammates and fellow cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and Cheteshwar Pujara took to the platform to share heartfelt birthday messages.
Fans of Mumbai Indians, Team India, and the IPL united in celebration as Rohit Sharma turned 38, flooding X with heartfelt wishes and tributes. Admirers from around the world shared memories, highlights, and emotional messages, honoring the legendary batter’s incredible achievements and impact on the game. Hashtags like #HappyBirthdayRohit and #Hitman trended throughout the day, showcasing the immense love and respect he commands. From former cricketers to young fans, everyone joined in to celebrate the milestone. Here’s a glimpse into some of the most touching and popular posts shared on social media in honor of Rohit Sharma’s special day.
Happy birthday @ImRo45 …Wishing you loads of success and a great year ahead! pic.twitter.com/s4xh9K8fqT
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) April 30, 2025
When you’re in touch, there’s no better sight in world cricket. Happy Birthday,@imro45 ! #HappyBirthdayRohit pic.twitter.com/BNM5oNHQQ5
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) April 30, 2025
Happy Birthday, Rohit! 🎉
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 30, 2025
Wishing you an incredible year ahead, brother! From sharing the field to sharing laughter, it's always been a pleasure watching you lead with calm and class. Your journey has inspired millions, and I know there's still so much more to come.
May this… pic.twitter.com/uzqj3kqwon
Some build records, some build legacies – you’ve done both brotherman! 👑 Hope you have an amazing year ahead! Happy birthday 🥳 Loads of love always 🤗❤️ @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/D8y0pRiv0m
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 30, 2025
The Captain who ended the 13 years drought of ICC Trophies for India & still he didn’t stop there, won another ICC Cup under 8 months. 🇮🇳 #HappyBirthdayRohit @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/YZrRTh9Njf
— Mumbai Indians FC (@MIPaltanFamily) April 29, 2025
Back-to-back unbeaten ICC titles.
— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) April 30, 2025
T20 WC & CT winning captain.
5x IPL champ.
49 intl tons.
3 ODI double hundreds.
WC: 648 (2019), 597 (2023), 5 tons in one edition.
Happy Birthday to the Skipper — Rohit Sharma 🇮🇳 | #RohitSharma | #TeamIndia#HappyBirthdayRohitSharma pic.twitter.com/qiWTDZylDa
Recently, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honored Rohit Sharma with a special tribute by naming a stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium after him. This gesture recognized his outstanding contributions, particularly for leading Team India to two ICC titles.
In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Rohit has also found his form with the bat for Mumbai Indians. Although he had a slow start, he bounced back with consecutive half-centuries in his recent outings. So far, he has scored 240 runs in nine matches at an impressive strike rate of 156.86. The former MI captain continues to open the innings, while the team is currently being led by Hardik Pandya.
