Indian Fan Honors Rohit Sharma at Graduation Ceremony in Saint Louis

Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket has inspired tributes worldwide, including a memorable moment at a graduation ceremony in Saint Louis. A young fan honored the Indian ODI captain by displaying his jersey on stage, capturing the hearts of cricket enthusiasts. This tribute coincided with Rohit being celebrated at Wankhede Stadium, where a stand was named in his honor. As he continues to lead the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, Rohit's legacy in cricket remains strong. Discover more about this touching tribute and Rohit's impressive career milestones.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 17, 2025, 11:44 IST

Tributes Pour in for Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's recent retirement from Test cricket has sparked heartfelt tributes from fans globally, including a touching moment from a university campus.

A viral video features a young Indian fan celebrating his graduation in Saint Louis, where he paid tribute to the Indian ODI captain.

Clad in his graduation robe, the fan proudly displayed Rohit Sharma's No. 45 jersey on stage, earning enthusiastic applause from his fellow graduates. This moment resonated with cricket enthusiasts across social media.

Rohit's Continued Legacy

Rohit, who announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this month, remains active in ODIs and is currently at the helm of the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.

The tribute in Saint Louis coincided with Rohit being honored with a stand named after him at Wankhede Stadium, the historic venue where his cricketing career took off. He joins cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar in this honor.

During the inauguration, Rohit expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the support of his family and the Mumbai Cricket Association. The event was a grand celebration, attended by political figures and former cricketers.

Rohit Sharma's Impressive Career

At 37, Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 7 after leading India in 67 matches, amassing over 3,900 runs. His career highlights include a home series victory against England and a final appearance in the 2023 World Test Championship.

Rohit is set to return to the field on May 21 against the Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium, where the Mumbai Indians currently sit in fourth place with seven wins from 12 matches. With two matches remaining, MI aims to secure victories to qualify for the playoffs once again.