Rohit Sharma Turns 39: Heartfelt Birthday Wishes from Ritika and Cricket Fraternity
Celebrating Rohit Sharma's 39th Birthday
New Delhi: Ritika Sajdeh, the wife of cricket star Rohit Sharma, shared a touching birthday message as he celebrated his 39th birthday, receiving an outpouring of love from fans, teammates, and admirers worldwide.
On Instagram, Ritika expressed her feelings with an emotional note: “Happy happy birthday, my Ro. Every year, I say you’re my best friend, my soulmate, and the best part of us, and this year is no exception. Here’s to many more lifetimes of everything we cherish in this one and beyond.”
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Rohit Sharma, known as cricket's 'Hitman' and a modern-day white-ball legend, is celebrating his 39th birthday today. Since his debut for India in 2007, he has carved out an impressive career, becoming one of the top players of his era.
As captain, he has led India to two significant ICC victories: the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025. Rohit has also set numerous records, including being the highest six-hitter in international cricket.
At the franchise level, he has achieved remarkable success, guiding the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, solidifying his status as one of the most successful captains in cricket history.
Fans and the cricket community took to social media to honor his birthday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India acknowledged his accomplishments with a post: “508 international matches, over 20,000 international runs, ICC Men’s T20 WC 2007 winner, and captain of ICC Men’s T20 WC 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Wishing #TeamIndia's great Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 a very happy birthday.”
Shikhar Dhawan also shared a birthday message for his former opening partner, recalling their successful partnership: “Happy Birthday @ImRo45, from opening together to all the laughs in between….always special. Have a great one, brother,” he posted on X.
The Mumbai Indians celebrated by posting a video of players playfully smearing cake on Rohit's face, with Ritika joining in the fun.
Suresh Raina referred to Rohit as ‘brotherman’ in his birthday message, praising him as ‘one of the finest to ever play the game.’ He wrote, “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!”
Irfan Pathan wished him a happy birthday, recognizing Rohit as a leader who earned the respect of his teammates.
Mohammad Shami shared an Instagram story, saying, “Many happy returns of the day bhai, May this year bring peace and success.”
Although Rohit Sharma has retired from Test and T20 formats, he continues to represent India in ODIs and is currently active in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians.