Celebrating Rohit Sharma: A Cricketing Legend Turns 39

Rohit Sharma, the celebrated Indian cricketer, turned 39 on Thursday. The BCCI extended warm birthday wishes, highlighting his impressive career achievements. From his early days as a middle-order batsman to becoming a world-class opener and captain, Rohit's journey is remarkable. With numerous records in ODIs and T20s, including leading India to two ICC trophies, his legacy in cricket is undeniable. As he continues to shine in ODIs, we reflect on his contributions to the sport and his impact on future generations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 30, 2026, 13:53 IST

Birthday Wishes from BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sent heartfelt birthday greetings to renowned Indian cricketer and former captain Rohit Sharma, who celebrated his 39th birthday on Thursday. Born on this day in 1987, Rohit has emerged as one of India's most talented cricketers. He transformed from a young middle-order batsman to a world-class opener, leading Team India to two ICC trophies during his illustrious career spanning over 18 years.

BCCI's Tribute

In a post on X, BCCI highlighted his impressive statistics: '508 international matches, over 20,000 international runs, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2007 winner, and captain of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Wishing #TeamIndia's great Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 a very happy birthday!'

Stellar International Career

Having retired from Test cricket last year and T20Is, the 'Hitman' remains active in ODIs, continuing to excel in the 50-over format.

Test Career Highlights

Rohit Sharma made his Test debut in 2013, participating in 67 matches and accumulating 4,301 runs. His red-ball career features 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, with a personal best of 212 runs against South Africa in 2019.

T20I Achievements

Debuting in T20s in 2007, Rohit scored 4,231 runs in 159 matches, becoming the top scorer in the format by 2024. He holds the record for the most T20I centuries (five) and has won two T20 World Cups: one in 2007 as a player and another in 2024 as captain. In 2024, he also became the first male player to participate in over 150 T20Is before retiring from the format after India's T20 World Cup victory.

ODI Dominance

Rohit is recognized as one of the most successful ODI openers, amassing 11,577 runs in 282 matches at an average nearing 49, including 33 centuries and 61 fifties. He holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs, with an astonishing 264 runs, and is the only player with three double centuries in this format.

Captaincy and Legacy

Under Rohit's captaincy, India reached the finals of both the 2023 World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup, narrowly missing out on victory in both tournaments. However, he redeemed himself by leading India to the T20 World Cup title in 2024, ending a 13-year wait for ICC silverware, followed by a Champions Trophy win in 2025.

A Lasting Impact

As he navigates the later stages of his career, Rohit Sharma stands out as one of the most remarkable figures in the history of cricket.