Ritika Sajdeh shared a heartfelt birthday message for Rohit Sharma, who turned 39, calling him her soulmate and best friend. The celebration included a lively cake-cutting event with his Mumbai Indians teammates.
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NEW DELHI: As Rohit Sharma turned 39 on Thursday, it was an emotional note from wife Ritika Sajdeh 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 happy birthday, my Ro. I’ve spent every year saying you’re my best friend, my soulmate, and the best part of us, and this year is no different. To many more lifetimes of everything we have in this one and more,” she wrote.
The post, filled with warmth and affection, went viral within minutes, offering a glimpse into the personal side of one of India’s most celebrated cricketers.
MI’s dressing room celebration adds to the joy
The celebrations didn’t stop on social media. Mumbai Indians shared a lively video from the dressing room, capturing Rohit cutting his birthday cake surrounded by teammates. Ritika was also present, standing beside him as players smeared cake on his face in a light-hearted celebration.
The video quickly gained traction online, with fans enjoying the candid moment featuring the former Mumbai Indians skipper sharing laughs with his squad.
Tributes pour in from cricket fraternity
Birthday wishes poured in from across the cricketing fraternity. The Board of Control for Cricket in India highlighted Rohit’s remarkable career, noting his 500-plus international appearances and over 20,000 runs, along with his achievements as a World Cup-winning captain.
Former opening partner Shikhar Dhawan reminisced about their successful partnership, while Suresh Raina hailed him as “one of the finest to ever play the game.” Messages also came in from Irfan Pathan and Mohammed Shami, underlining the respect Rohit commands in the cricketing community.
A legacy that continues to grow
Widely regarded as a modern-day white-ball great, Rohit has built a stellar 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, cementing his legacy as a successful leader.
At the franchise level, his captaincy transformed Mumbai Indians into one of the most dominant teams in IPL history, guiding them to five titles.
Though he has stepped away from Tests and T20Is, Rohit continues to represent India in ODIs and remains an integral part of the IPL.
Ritika Sajdeh expressed her love by calling Rohit Sharma her soulmate and best friend, wishing him many more lifetimes together.
Rohit Sharma celebrated his 39th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony in the Mumbai Indians dressing room, surrounded by teammates.
Ritika Sajdeh's heartfelt birthday post quickly went viral, resonating with fans and showcasing the personal side of Rohit Sharma.
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