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Sachin Tendulkar wishes Rohit Sharma on his birthday

Sachin Tendulkar is currently one of the members of MI's backroom staff.

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Published: Apr 30, 2015, 04:07 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 30, 2015, 04:07 PM (IST)

Sachin Tendulkar © IANS
Sachin Tendulkar © IANS

Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar takes to social media to wish Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma on his 28th birthday. Rohit is currently leading his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in the ongoing tournament as his side gets set to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the next match. Happy Birthday Rohit Sharma: Mumbai Indians captain turns 28

Rohit made his international debut in 2007 and has been in and out of the squad ever since. It’s in the last three to four years that he has been a permanent member of the Indian playing XI. He is the only player to score two double century in One-Day Internationals (ODI) and also has the highest individual score of 264, which he scored against Sri Lanka in Bangalore. Rohit Sharma learning leadership qualities from Ricky Ponting in IPL 2015

Sachin Tendulkar is currently the mentor of MI. Tendulkar won the IPL trophy under the leadership of Rohit in 2013. Rohit has been the captain of the side since 2013, which he took over from Ricky Ponting half way through the season. MI also won the CHampions League T20 (CLT20) the same year under his leadership. Rohit Sharma: I am honoured that BCCI has recommended my name for Arjuna award