India captain and Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma has turned 38. After 12 at midnight, the veteran cut a birthday cake at a hotel in Jaipur and he was accompanied by his wife Ritika Sajdeh. On the occasion, his former Team India colleague Yuvraj Singh took to X and posted a video with the star opener. The World Cup 2011 champion also wrote a heartwarming note for the opener. “Some build records, some build legacies - you’ve done both brotherman! Hope you have an amazing year ahead! Happy birthday. Loads of love always @ImRo45,” wrote Yuvraj for Rohit on X.
Following Yuvraj, prominent Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Gujarat Titans (GT) also posted birthday wishes for Rohit on X. Rohit’s IPL team MI wrote, “Paltan, aaj apne 𝐑𝐎 ka 𝘸𝘰𝘩 hai! Aur issi baat par, let's read about what makes Hitman... ℍ𝕀𝕋𝕄𝔸ℕ!!”
MI to take on Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on May 1
Mumbai will square off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 1. MI haven’t lost their previous five matches while Rajasthan looked extraordinary in their last game against Gujarat Titans (GT) and bagged a convincing eight-wicket win. Rohit is now in excellent touch with his bat, racking up scores of 76*, 70 and 12 in the last three innings.
The 38-year-old will be expected to have a blast against RR in the upcoming game so that five-time champions can solidify their chance of advancing to the playoffs. MI are currently in the second spot on the points tally with six wins and five defeats while RR are in the third position with three wins and seven losses.
