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Indian captain and opening batter Rohit Sharma celebrated his 38th birthday on Wednesday, adding another chapter to a career that has seen soaring triumphs and testing setbacks-yet remains one of Indian cricket's most inspiring journeys.

Rohit first made his mark in international cricket in June 2007 against Ireland, a fresh-faced 20-year-old brimming with promise. His early glimpses of brilliance came during India's victorious 2007 T20 World Cup run, where he stood out with vital contributions.

Over the years, he transformed into a fearless opener, a shrewd tactician, and a leader known for his zen-like calmness-building a legacy adorned with silverware and unforgettable moments.

Wishes are pouring in on social media. Here's a look at the birthday wishes from the cricketing fraternity.

''𝟐𝟔𝟒 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞! 🥳 Wishing a very happy birthday to the captain of 🇮🇳's recent T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy winning teams, and one of the finest openers, Rohit Sharma! 🎂 Have a smashing day, ℍ𝕚𝕥𝕄𝕒𝕟'', Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wrote.

'Happy Birthday Bhaiyya', Former Mumbai Indians man and current Rajasthan Royals player, Akash Madhwal also extended his best wishes.

''Some build records, some build legacies - you've done both brotherman! 👑 Hope you have an amazing year ahead! Happy birthday 🥳 Loads of love always 🤗❤️'', Yuvraj Singh shared a heart-warming video.

''बर्थडे आहे आपल्या राजा चा 🥳😍 Happy birthday to the one & only - 𝐑𝐎𝐇𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀'', Mumbai Indians shared it on their official accounts.

Rohit Sharma etched his name into World Cup history during the 2019 edition in England, where he smashed a record-breaking five centuries-the most ever by a batter in a single tournament. He finished as the highest run-scorer of that campaign, piling up 648 runs in nine games at a phenomenal average of 81.00.

In the ICC Champions Trophy, Rohit has also left a significant mark, ranking seventh on the all-time run-scorers list and fourth among Indians. He has scored 661 runs from 15 innings at an average of 47.21, including a century and five half-centuries.

In T20 Internationals, Rohit stands alone at the top as the format's highest run-scorer. Across 159 appearances, he has accumulated 4,221 runs at an average of 32.05 and a strike rate exceeding 140. His T20I career includes five centuries-the most by any player-and 32 fifties, with an unbeaten 121 being his best.

He bowed out of T20Is last year, leaving behind a glittering legacy that includes two T20 World Cup titles. As India's T20I skipper, he led the side in 62 matches, winning 49, losing just 12, and tying one-a remarkable leadership record.

In the IPL, Rohit has been equally influential. He captained the Mumbai Indians to five championship titles and is the second-highest run-scorer in the league's history. In 266 matches, he has tallied 6,868 runs at an average of 29.73 and a strike rate close to 132. His IPL record features two centuries and 45 fifties across 261 innings.