Legendary Australian fast bowler Brett Lee shared a heartfelt social media message for former Indian captain Rohit Sharma on his official Instagram account. The former Australia cricketer wished Rohit on his 39th birthday and playfully recalled how the star opening batter often dominated their past encounters.
Rohit is currently with Mumbai Indians for the IPL 2026 season. He has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Mumbai Indians have been struggling with just two wins in eight matches and putting their playoff chances under serious pressure.
You Launched Me Into The Stands, Mate – Brett Lee Wishes Rohit Sharma On His 39th Birthday
Brett Lee took to his official Instagram account to praise Rohit Sharma. He posted a photo of Rohit in Indian team gear with a caption: “Happy birthday @rohitsharma45.”
Lee also spoke about their on-field rivalry, keeping his message light and honest. “Thanks for all the times you launched me into the stands mate 😅 made me work harder for sure…” he wrote. He ended his tribute by calling Rohit “One of the best to ever do it 🏏🇮🇳.”
Brett Lee’s Instagram story for Rohit Sharma.🐐🔥
His caption: Thanks for all the times you sent me into the stands, mate — definitely made me work harder 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/RIIwX38UDX
— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) April 30, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also celebrated Sharma’s 39th birthday. The right-handed batter has scored over 20,000 international runs in 508 matches across formats.
Rohit Sharma Builds One of the Greatest ODI Careers in Modern Cricket
Rohit Sharma cemented his white-ball legacy by guiding India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. After the T20 World Cup final, he retired from T20 internationals as one of the highest run-scorers in the format and has shifted his primary focus toward one-day international cricket.
Throughout his outstanding ODI career, Rohit has accumulated 11,577 runs, registering 61 half-centuries and 33 centuries. He remains the only cricketer in ODI history to score three double centuries, including his record-breaking 264, which stands as the highest individual score in the format.
Rohit continues to maintain an impressive ODI average close to 49, setting a benchmark for opening batters with his dominant stroke play, especially his pull shots and controlled power-hitting. He scored five centuries during the 2019 ODI World Cup.
Eyes on 2027 World Cup as Fans Back Rohit Sharma for One Last Campaign
Beyond his success in limited-overs cricket, Rohit Sharma delivered a remarkable late-career resurgence in Test cricket. After being promoted to open the batting in 2019, he adapted quickly to the role and transformed into a reliable red-ball performer, finishing with 4,301 runs and 12 centuries in his Test career.
Fans are closely watching his availability for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. Many supporters want him to lead India again and make up for the heartbreak of the 2023 final in Ahmedabad with a strong campaign in the next edition.
Alongside MS Dhoni, Rohit is among the most successful captains in Indian Premier League history. He led Mumbai Indians to five titles, and his strong fan following remained clearly visible even after the franchise handed the captaincy to Hardik Pandya.
Mumbai Indians supporters and Indian cricket fans continue to celebrate every appearance by Rohit. They hope he adds another major title to his career and eventually retires from ODI cricket as one of the greatest batters and leaders in the history of the game.
