Mother’s Day 2025: Here's How Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Mithali Raj, Rohit Sharma Honoured Their Moms’ Sacrifices

Mother’s Day 2025 has arrived with heartfelt reverence, spotlighting the firm resolve of the women who quietly molded India's cricketing titans: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Mithali Raj, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sachin Tendulkar.

Saroj Kohli stood like a pillar when tragedy struck early in her son’s life. Leela Raj sacrificed her own ambitions for Mithali’s impossible dream. Daljit Bumrah braved the loss of her husband with a quiet strength that left a lifelong mark on her son.

Rohit Sharma’s mother forfeited personal joys, enduring separation and struggle so he could have a chance. Dhoni once reminded the world how undervalued mothers are. This year, through memories and gestures, they were honoured with the depth they deserve.

Saroj Kohli: Holding the Fort When the Storm Came

Kohli’s rise wasn’t carved on the back of comfort. When he lost his father prematurely, Saroj refused to buckle. She didn’t just keep the household intact; she pushed her son’s dreams forward with grit, not grand speeches. Recalling the turning point, she once shared (via ABP Live), “After the death of his father, Kohli changed. He was taking every match seriously." Today, Kohli wears a tattoo etched with both parents’ names — a silent but permanent reminder of where he comes from.

Leela Raj: Trading Career Ambitions for Her Daughter’s Calling

Mithali Raj owes more than her records and centuries to her cricketing journey. She owes it to Leela, her mother, who abandoned her own career goals to be present for every training, every meal, every match-day routine. Her father, Dorai Raj, turned down a career promotion just to avoid relocating. Success for Raj was never a solo act; it was a family commitment.

Daljit Bumrah: Grace Under Pressure, Strength Without Applause

When Jasprit lost his father at age five, Daljit didn’t crumble. She got to work, kept the household afloat, and instilled in her son the importance of staying grounded. Bumrah has always spoken with deep respect for her quiet courage. Her actions shaped his values, not just as a cricketer, but as a man. Patience, dignity, and endurance weren’t taught in speeches. They were lived, daily.

Rohit Sharma: Raised by Sacrifice, Anchored by His Mother’s Resolve

Sharma didn’t grow up surrounded by privilege. Due to financial strain, he was raised by his uncle and grandfather, away from his parents. That separation, that silent trade his mother made, was not out of choice but necessity. Her sacrifices weren’t grand gestures. They were the kind that go unnoticed but never unfelt.

Rajni Tendulkar: The Quiet Presence Who Stayed Behind the Scenes

Despite being the mother of cricket’s biggest icon, Rajni had never seen her son play live. The stress was too much. But during Tendulkar’s final Test, he insisted. He asked for the match to be held in Mumbai just so she could come. She had difficulty walking, so Sachin had a ramp built. He even arranged a wheelchair to get her through the crowd.

This Mother’s Day, he shared once more on social media: “Everything I am started with her prayers and her strength. My Aai has always been my anchor. Wishing all the incredible mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day.”

MS Dhoni: A Son’s Voice for Unspoken Gratitude

Years ago, Dhoni and his teammates wore their mothers' names on their jerseys in an ODI series against New Zealand. It wasn’t a marketing gimmick. It was his own way of showing gratitude.

These stories aren’t performances. They aren’t curated tales for public applause. They are deeply personal truths, remembered this Mother’s Day with renewed clarity. The biggest sixes, the fastest centuries, and the most stunning spells often began in the shadows of quiet sacrifices, the kind made by women who rarely ask for recognition but deeply deserve it.