New Delhi: As Rohit Sharma turned 39 on Thursday, it was an emotional note from wife Ritika Sajde that stood out amid a flood of wishes from across the cricketing world.Taking to Instagram, Ritika penned a heartfelt message that quickly resonated with fans. “Happy birthday, my cry. I’ve spent every year saying that you’re my best friend, my partner, and the best part of us, and this year is no different. To the many lifetimes of everything we have in it,” he wrote.Full of warmth and love, the post went viral within minutes, offering a glimpse into the personal side of one of India’s most popular cricketers.MI’s dressing room celebration added to the merriment.The celebration did not stop on social media. Mumbai Indians shared a lively video from the dressing room, showing Rohit cutting his birthday cake surrounded by teammates. Ritika was also present, standing by her side as the players put cake on her face in a light-hearted celebration.The video quickly gained traction online, with fans enjoying the highlight of the former Mumbai Indians captain sharing a laugh with his squad.Tributes are being paid by the cricket community.Happy birthday from all the cricket community. The Board of Control for Cricket in India highlighted Rohit’s illustrious career, noting over 500 international matches and over 20,000 runs, along with his achievements as a World Cup-winning captain.Former opening partner Shikhar Dhawan recalled his successful partnership, while Suresh Raina called him “one of the best players to ever play the game”. There were also messages from Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Shami, highlighting the respect for Rohit’s orders in the cricket community.A legacy that continues to grow.Widely regarded as a modern-day whiteball great, Rohit has had an impressive career since his debut in 2007. He led India to major ICC titles, including the T20 World Cup in 2024 and the Champions Trophy in 2025, further cementing his legacy as a successful leader.At franchise level, his captaincy turned Mumbai Indians into one of the most dominant teams in IPL history, winning them five titles.Although he has been away from Tests and T20Is, Rohit continues to represent India in ODIs and is an integral part of the IPL.
